Love my PowerBlock P90s. Bought them 17 years ago and they been the best investment I believe I have ever made. They are old but still get the job done. Only maintenance is some wd-40 along the diagonals every month to keep them from sticking.
I originally had a pair of Ironmasters and paid nearly $1,000 for them, including the 120lb add-on kit. After working out with these for a couple years, I bought a used set of Powerblock ProRexans on Craigslist for $200. I've never looked back. I sold my Ironmasters, and now exclusively use Powerblocks. Your ProRexans look great. You did an unbelievable job in restoring them. I notice you opted for the dark gray instead of the original black. Very very nice.....
have to agree with u. ive owned a cpl sets and today i just purchased an old pro rexan 85lb set w/o the stand for 50 bucks. best deal ever! also picked up a keys fitness st1000 for 175 from the same guy... id have to say it was a good day lol
Thanks for responding! You can tell the original pro rexans are one of their best models if not the best. I read a good thread on amazon and bodybuilding.com where someone when in depth about the differences between all the models. The rexans are machined and one solid plate vs the stacked coins in the current models. And these were made in USA similar to the USA elites. The feel is different too. The handle sits much tighter in the first block/15lb rails vs the newer sports. I’ll keep contacting them for the additional handles and pins. I found some possibly on eBay at a premium but it will be worth it. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Love these rexans though
No problem. Your video is the staple for powerblock restoration. I just finished them today and sold them for about 500.00. Too bad I didn't get to enjoy them, I worked so hard on them for 2 weeks. Thank you again for making this video!
i was in the same situation, i had minor rust on some of the plates, some plates also had slight scratches here and there. since in the winter, my garage builds up moisture, the plates on the powerblocks will become wet. so i decided to strip the paint off and paint them with rust oelum paint, so i would have no issues of rust building up again.
thanks for giving me the tips. I actually sold them today but picked up another pair for of 90s for 100. I really got lucky on those. It took me 2 weeks to restore those things and I dont think I will do it again lol. I even painted the white part of the handles with rustoleaum hammered and also use rustoleam appliance spray paint for the dumbbells. They turned out pretty good but I didnt get to put them to use. I was kinda sad for letting them go since I worked soo hard on them.
What would u use to remove white scratches on powerblock pro exp? I just bought a new set but this black plastics have some white scratches and white marks here and there. I was looking for plastic restorer and scratch removers but they seemed to be made for cars. Can I use them on powerblock black plastic parts?
I have the exact ones at stage one in good condition however I am in the Uk. And I’m looking to stage up. Been looking for a while had no luck what’s so ever 😢
For those who restore older power blocks like I did.. One thing I will suggest (actually suggested to me by the company), is to "lightly" wipe down the plates with Armor All from time to time. This will help keep the blocks from sticking. I do this and it works great.
@@rj5822 you’re probably correct. Anything that will leave a thin slick residue for the plates to slide when rubbing against each other. I use original Armoral protectant. Once I wiped them down, I didn’t really need to for several years later. I guess if you sweat a lot on them, you may find you have to do it more often. 😁
Ended buying some Silicone B'laster. It helped reduce the sticking. It's not smooth. Just requires a slight wiggle and the plate slides out as opposed to 2 plates coming out together
@arindb I used a little hand held mouse sander by Black and Decker. I also sandblasted them but my sandblaster is not very powerful so I only used it once I got the majority of rust off with the mouse. The paint I used is Krylon Rust Tough HAMM-R finish which gives it a nice rugged finish.
This video would be far more helpful if you actually explained exactly what you did and what products you used to do it, instead of forcing us to scroll through tons of comments to find your replies that answer those questions.
Man that's cool. Not sure how you find them so quick. All the used sets I have ever found are just as expensive as new (close). With the exception of these of course. Mine are some of the first off the line and have the polished aluminum handles (not white). The appliance paint was probably a very good decision. After all, its an epoxy and much more rugged like powder coat, than paint. I'll have to keep that in mind next time!
I am sure I am too late but, I personally did not wipe them down with anything but a damp rag to get any dust off (after sanding them). Mineral Spirits is an oil and can leave a residue and keep the paint from making a good adhesion. I would not suggest it personally.
Hi Sdvid! I wanted to get your opinion. I have a set of 85lb rexans with extra 5lb handles. But I still long for a lighter set that goes up 50lbs in 5lb increments. I found one on Craigslist for $100. But it’s pretty rusted. Would you go through the trouble of restoring this? I did several restorations based on your video to several rexans that came out great but never on a small set. Or would you just keep the rexans and extra handles to swap out for 5lb increments? Im looking for quick weight change increments in 5lbs. Thanks
I bought another set of powerblocks (elites) that are in great shape. But the handles/grip part of it are sponge like and seem to stretch when I use them. I used gorilla glue on the other pair I restored. Just curious did you use what did you use to restore the grips if you did so?
Yes. I was surprised to find that they had everything available for these blocks. That was 11 years ago, but I am pretty certain they still have everything available since they still make the Elite USA series. When I contacted them, I was able to purchase every little piece… down to the decals. 😁
Hi, congrats. Very nice restoration. Just a quick question. Is it safe to use the two adder weight columns as an alternative way of grip for doing overhead presses?
to be honest i sanded them down to the point where i saw grey paint, like in this video. i wiped all the plates down with a dry cloth and began painting. i used rust oleum hammered primer and paint in 1.
I contacted PowerBlocks directly. They still sell everything to "dress up" the blocks. www.powerblock.com/contactus.phpThey have excellent customer service.
I just want to touch up the paint because theres just not enough rust to restore them. I've used rust remover to take out the rust and it worked great. I also sanded the stand and its ready for paint. Would you suggest that I sand and paint the whole dumbbell instead of touching them up? Also the glue for the handles have worn off so it rotates when using them which can cause and accident. Which glue should I use for that? Thank you very much for your response and I'm looking forward to your vid
I would like to know this too. I know how to disassemble them. But where do I get the replacements? I have the old version of powerblocks shown in this video. It doesn't have any model name or no on it.
@benhartland4708 I'm surprised you still get notifications from a 5 year post. Good to know that can happen. The youtuber is "Average Joe Innovations" and even does knurled grips for nuobells which idk if were around 5 years ago. 💪
@amen360 I called the company (number is on their website) and asked if they sell the stickers and colored sleeves for the blocks. It was around $8.00 for the whole kit so I am sure the sticker alone can't be more than a couple bucks. I also needed the 2.5lbs adder weights which they don't show listed on the website. If I remember correctly, those are only $5.00 each. They have really awesome customer service. Call them, I am sure they will gladly help with anything you are looking for!
I never bothered to verify if the weight is exact or not. I just select the weight for each excercise I am doing, and adjust it up or down according to how I feel. I guess I am more concerned about a good workout than how much weight I am actually lifting.
I know this is an old vid but it came at the top of the search results. I just picked up a pair, only the dumbbells, for $20! Probably could have gotten them cheaper. Although these must be the beta version. The name is "The Block" and says patent pending.
the middle handle that you use to lift the powerblock is rotating, or are they the wrist support pading on the sides that move. if its the sides handles close to your wrist that move, thats ok. Mine also move. i have no problem,
Awesome! I got the 50 set just like your bigger one here, and bench for $ 50 from a friend. I have a question 🤔 my clips are metal like yours only I can't trust them for some reason the weights come off track during certain movements so I lost any confidence in them. I looked on the website they have it looks like plastic clips for sale now. They look like a better fit like once they slide through there seems to be a lip that seems it may bite & keep it more secure. Only thing is is I don't see my model that looks just like yours only less weiggt. But the pic shows the newer model. I need to call them but my question to you is do you think the new clips under Powerblock Pro will fit my older set. I'd love to solve this Problem its holding me mack from training any movements that cause the clip to lose its bite. Its scary when im working the weight up only to have the inside rotate because of these metal clips. Sorry if this makes no sense ill be calling them. I've just not seen any model looking like mine yet until I just saw your set.
I got them on Craiglist too but I found that the weight is not exact, it varies from 1 to 5 pounds; for instance instead of 80 pounds it weighs 78.8 or instead of 50 it weighs 49.2... Did you find this issue too?
hey sdvid, did you do anything to the aluminum handles, i actually own a pair. Yours look great in the video. Also the aluminum handles have become very rare.
Hi, I have just got a pair of rusty power block Elite which I want to restore. Can you please tell me how did you get the rust out? Did you use sandpaper and then color it again? Thanks.
Also did you use mineral spirits to clean it after sanding the sanding and before painting? If not what do you suggest? Sorry for all the questions but I'm in the middle of my restoration and want to get it right the first time. Thanks again!
For the 90LBS set in good shape, I suppose you can get around $300.00-$500.00. Doing a quick search on Google, I see there aren't too many used sets up for sale, especially with the 50-90LBS expansion. I guess this is a testament to how much people who own them really enjoy them. The new Elite Series is $800.00 for the full set (without a stand). I mention this because the Elite series is the same as these original power blocks. I must confess, I have not been exercising and haven't lifted weights in a few years now. However, these are super convenient and take up so little room that I seriously doubt I will ever sell them. Every so often (when I have too much caffeine) I will go do a set of curls, shoulder presses, etc... but that is about it. This video was made 12 years ago, and the blocks are still in the same great shape as when I restored them (minus a few scratches here and there).
@@sdvid interesting yes mine only go up to purple, but came with stand, it was a from a friend after I helped her move, I haven’t quite figured out how to use them yet not sure if maybe I’m missing some parts. Tried finding videos but they’re so old there’s not much out there ( also didn’t know what the model name was )
Does anyone have the diameter and length dimensions on the adder weights for the Aluminum Pro? Powerblock doesn’t have anymore, and I’d really like to purchase or fab some.
No seal coating. I only sanded them down real good (wire wheel on the really bad parts) and spay painted them with Krylon "HAMMERED" paint. It's been 9 years now and they still look good (just a few chips in the paint). When I spoke with Matt at Power Blocks, he recommended to wipe them down with Armoral to keep the plates from sticking together. It works great!
@@sdvid sdvid Gotcha. But do they have a stock rubberized coating? I thought that was a feature of the "pro" models. Then I thought I noticed some sort of sealant or caulk, etc. used @ 2:36 in the corners of the plates? Or is that just the effect of the cleaning on the metal?
@@Tomsfoolery no rubberized coating. They are just welded plates. It appears they powder coat them to give them a very durable finish. However, I simply refinished them with Krylon HAMMERED paint. Worked great has lasted years.
Great video. I also picked up powerblocks 125lbs each dumbbell rexan on cl for 150. There is a bit of rust but nothing near bad. But im kind of anal about looks. Can you give me a few pointers of how to restore them please? Thanks!
@00retrobrad00 I just can't say it enough... these PowerBlocks are great! Well worth the time and effort. However, the video has a lot to be desired. After seeing your last vid, it appears I am soon going to be asking you for advice on a lot more than just PIC programming. Is there anything you can't do?
Hey there ! I recently purchased some powerblocks and it turned out that the bottom two attachments have been getting stuck to each other due to them being a bit warped. Possibly from being dropped. Any way to fix those ? Let me know thanks
sand them, dont sandblast, its pricey. use rust oelum hammered to paint them. its a long process, i'm almost done with one of the dumbbells. i'll be posting a restoration vid also. good luck..
Hello Mark, Sorry for the extremely delayed reply but I have been pretty busy and haven't had the time to reply. It appears that your questions have been answered however by amen360. Let me know if you still have any more questions and I'll do my best to respond in a more timely manner.
how much did you pay for the decals, new colored slip tubes, etc? what exactly did you need, i need the new selector pin as well but heard the new one is a double pin that is much better and safer
I contacted them directly from their website. powerblock.com/contact-us/ It was 10 years ago but I assume you can still get everything you need to refresh your old Power Blocks. I still have these, they still look great and I still use them. I am still as happy with them today as I was when I posted this video! Good luck.
sdvid great video! I’m in the process of restoring a set of rexans like you have. I plan to sand any existing rust spots, do you just wipe them down or blast them to get the small particles off? I’m thinking of a black hammered rustoleum for the finish. Luckily I have another set of Rexan handles I can use instead of the old ones that came with this set but I believe the new USA elite handles fit this. I’m trying to order additional metal selector pins and colored rail coverings from them but they are getting back to me. Your video inspired me to restore these! Hope it comes out great
@@marucat2797 When I called (again - 10 years ago), I spoke with the founders son (Matt I believe). He was very cool and excited to see the before and after pictures. Maybe with the Covid-19 stuff going on, they are not able to respond as quickly as they normally would. If you have access to a good sand blaster, that is what I would recommend. I was fortunate enough to have a friend sand blast the base for me (it was BAD) but I had to use a bench grinder and other means to clean up the weights. The hammered paint works great and is easy to touch up whenever it starts wearing. One piece of advice that Matt gave me (and it works excellent) is to periodically wipe the weights down with Armor All. This keeps the weights from binding and sticking together. Enjoy your project.
@sdvid @amen360 I used the money I got from the 125lbs to pay for 120lbs ironmasters plus he gave me the curl and tricep bar. I still have powerblocks 90s which I'm selling and a pair of 50s I'm keeping. Send me your emails and I'll let you know how I'm able to get these deals on craigslist easily. Don't want to promote it on here cuz I don't want the competition lol.
Hi Don't know if you still answer questions about this project, but I have one block with the plated that stick together because something happened and the space has somehow narrowed. Do you have advice about how to correct this?
Two suggestions:1) When I restored the rusted plates, I called and spoke with the owners son (I believe his name is Matt). He recommended to clean and spray the plates down on a regular basis with Armor All or other similar protectant spray or wipes. This has worked great for mine. I live in Florida, and work out in my garage where it gets very humid and surface rust WILL develop, but I simply wipe them down with Armor All wipes and I'm good to go for several more months.2) Possibly the weights were slammed down or hit the ground at an angle causing the connecting rods between the plates to bend. In this case Armor All probably won't help much. Several people I've talked to don't like Power Blocks for this reason. A few of the plates on mine are also bent in and I have thought taking a big rubber mallet to try and straighten them out. Which, incidentally... is my second suggestion! :)
I bought mine used too and I had the same problem as you. You have to look carefully one by one, how they’re fitting into the others sometimes when you pick up a desired weight it lifts some more plates for this problem check the bar lines from one on the bottom because they are narrowed and you will have to open them I used a little hidraulic jack. If the problem it’s right with the next one, you have to hit the wall plates to open or close to let the other plate pass free. Excuse my English.
Love my PowerBlock P90s. Bought them 17 years ago and they been the best investment I believe I have ever made.
They are old but still get the job done. Only maintenance is some wd-40 along the diagonals every month to keep them
from sticking.
I originally had a pair of Ironmasters and paid nearly $1,000 for them, including the 120lb add-on kit. After working out with these for a couple years, I bought a used set of Powerblock ProRexans on Craigslist for $200. I've never looked back. I sold my Ironmasters, and now exclusively use Powerblocks.
Your ProRexans look great. You did an unbelievable job in restoring them. I notice you opted for the dark gray instead of the original black. Very very nice.....
Still impressed with not only the quality of this product, but also the customer service provided from the company.
have to agree with u. ive owned a cpl sets and today i just purchased an old pro rexan 85lb set w/o the stand for 50 bucks. best deal ever! also picked up a keys fitness st1000 for 175 from the same guy... id have to say it was a good day lol
Thanks for responding! You can tell the original pro rexans are one of their best models if not the best. I read a good thread on amazon and bodybuilding.com where someone when in depth about the differences between all the models. The rexans are machined and one solid plate vs the stacked coins in the current models. And these were made in USA similar to the USA elites. The feel is different too. The handle sits much tighter in the first block/15lb rails vs the newer sports. I’ll keep contacting them for the additional handles and pins. I found some possibly on eBay at a premium but it will be worth it. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Love these rexans though
These things rock! Had mine since 2006 and the still function like the first day I got them. Highly recommended!
No problem. Your video is the staple for powerblock restoration. I just finished them today and sold them for about 500.00. Too bad I didn't get to enjoy them, I worked so hard on them for 2 weeks. Thank you again for making this video!
I believe these old rexan model are better than the NEW pro series in urethane nowadays. Great job restoring them. 👏
Lmfao, the ultra epic video editing had me chuckling. Thanks for the video 👍
How did you add the colors on the side of the powerblock?
i was in the same situation, i had minor rust on some of the plates, some plates also had slight scratches here and there. since in the winter, my garage builds up moisture, the plates on the powerblocks will become wet. so i decided to strip the paint off and paint them with rust oelum paint, so i would have no issues of rust building up again.
thanks for giving me the tips. I actually sold them today but picked up another pair for of 90s for 100. I really got lucky on those. It took me 2 weeks to restore those things and I dont think I will do it again lol. I even painted the white part of the handles with rustoleaum hammered and also use rustoleam appliance spray paint for the dumbbells. They turned out pretty good but I didnt get to put them to use. I was kinda sad for letting them go since I worked soo hard on them.
I got my powerblock sports 7 years ago served me well during lockdown
The editing on this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!
What would u use to remove white scratches on powerblock pro exp? I just bought a new set but this black plastics have some white scratches and white marks here and there. I was looking for plastic restorer and scratch removers but they seemed to be made for cars. Can I use them on powerblock black plastic parts?
Cool testimony. Ive had mine since 1997 and still look mint sans some obvious scoring and what not from usage. Proper edit on video
What a great video! Feels like an infomercial.
Bought one from 10 years ago, still works great other than the plates being out of place for the pin. Requires some
Jbweld
I have the exact ones at stage one in good condition however I am in the Uk. And I’m looking to stage up. Been looking for a while had no luck what’s so ever 😢
For those who restore older power blocks like I did..
One thing I will suggest (actually suggested to me by the company), is to "lightly" wipe down the plates with Armor All from time to time. This will help keep the blocks from sticking. I do this and it works great.
Any specific type of Armor All? Think I would have the same results with some PB Blaster or silicone spray?
@@rj5822 you’re probably correct. Anything that will leave a thin slick residue for the plates to slide when rubbing against each other.
I use original Armoral protectant. Once I wiped them down, I didn’t really need to for several years later. I guess if you sweat a lot on them, you may find you have to do it more often. 😁
Ended buying some Silicone B'laster. It helped reduce the sticking. It's not smooth. Just requires a slight wiggle and the plate slides out as opposed to 2 plates coming out together
@arindb
I used a little hand held mouse sander by Black and Decker. I also sandblasted them but my sandblaster is not very powerful so I only used it once I got the majority of rust off with the mouse.
The paint I used is Krylon Rust Tough HAMM-R finish which gives it a nice rugged finish.
This video would be far more helpful if you actually explained exactly what you did and what products you used to do it, instead of forcing us to scroll through tons of comments to find your replies that answer those questions.
Agree. Worst video ever
Bro this was made 10 years ago chill
I did. I used the wire wheel on a 6" bench grinder. I use that for a lot of my aluminum projects.
I also used liquid nails adhesive for the handles but does not stick.
Man that's cool. Not sure how you find them so quick. All the used sets I have ever found are just as expensive as new (close). With the exception of these of course. Mine are some of the first off the line and have the polished aluminum handles (not white). The appliance paint was probably a very good decision. After all, its an epoxy and much more rugged like powder coat, than paint. I'll have to keep that in mind next time!
How did you restore? Rusted metal and make the urethane look new. I wish you would have did a restoration video of actually how you did it.
I am sure I am too late but, I personally did not wipe them down with anything but a damp rag to get any dust off (after sanding them). Mineral Spirits is an oil and can leave a residue and keep the paint from making a good adhesion. I would not suggest it personally.
Look great my plates stick together what a pain
Wipe them down with Armorall. Works great!
Hi Sdvid! I wanted to get your opinion. I have a set of 85lb rexans with extra 5lb handles. But I still long for a lighter set that goes up 50lbs in 5lb increments. I found one on Craigslist for $100. But it’s pretty rusted. Would you go through the trouble of restoring this? I did several restorations based on your video to several rexans that came out great but never on a small set. Or would you just keep the rexans and extra handles to swap out for 5lb increments? Im looking for quick weight change increments in 5lbs. Thanks
I bought another set of powerblocks (elites) that are in great shape. But the handles/grip part of it are sponge like and seem to stretch when I use them. I used gorilla glue on the other pair I restored. Just curious did you use what did you use to restore the grips if you did so?
@sdvid thanks for the info, nice dumbbells. keep up the good work.
@MrZacholson
I am using Adobe Premiere Elements 4. It's about time to upgrade to the latest version.
Saw these on craigslist in Florida I passed cause the guy wanted way more than the worth nice job.
Did you ordered new color markers for the weights? We restored ours and now need the weight markers. Thank you.
Yes. I was surprised to find that they had everything available for these blocks. That was 11 years ago, but I am pretty certain they still have everything available since they still make the Elite USA series. When I contacted them, I was able to purchase every little piece… down to the decals. 😁
Hi, congrats. Very nice restoration. Just a quick question. Is it safe to use the two adder weight columns as an alternative way of grip for doing overhead presses?
to be honest i sanded them down to the point where i saw grey paint, like in this video. i wiped all the plates down with a dry cloth and began painting. i used rust oleum hammered primer and paint in 1.
I wish you showed the process though...
Holy smokes! Congrats on the sale.
where did you get the stickers from that say powerblock.
where did you get the decals or labels for the stand and weights? I have the same dumbells and looking to make restored them thank you
I contacted PowerBlocks directly. They still sell everything to "dress up" the blocks. www.powerblock.com/contactus.phpThey have excellent customer service.
So what did you do? Did you brush and repaint? Can you describe the process? I'm about to pick up this very same set to restore.
@nocdpc
Me too!
Anyone who has come to my house and used them are extremely impressed by them.
How much was the total cost of the restoration? Thanks
I just want to touch up the paint because theres just not enough rust to restore them. I've used rust remover to take out the rust and it worked great. I also sanded the stand and its ready for paint. Would you suggest that I sand and paint the whole dumbbell instead of touching them up? Also the glue for the handles have worn off so it rotates when using them which can cause and accident. Which glue should I use for that? Thank you very much for your response and I'm looking forward to your vid
also does anyone know how to restore the white plastic handles? mine are severely faded and have yellowed
I would like to know this too. I know how to disassemble them. But where do I get the replacements? I have the old version of powerblocks shown in this video. It doesn't have any model name or no on it.
Someone sells knurled handles for them online
@@jaleesa00 wow lol, i posted this five years ago!!!
@benhartland4708 I'm surprised you still get notifications from a 5 year post. Good to know that can happen. The youtuber is "Average Joe Innovations" and even does knurled grips for nuobells which idk if were around 5 years ago. 💪
@@jaleesa00 thanks for the info seriously, this guy has some quality vids
@amen360
I called the company (number is on their website) and asked if they sell the stickers and colored sleeves for the blocks. It was around $8.00 for the whole kit so I am sure the sticker alone can't be more than a couple bucks.
I also needed the 2.5lbs adder weights which they don't show listed on the website. If I remember correctly, those are only $5.00 each.
They have really awesome customer service. Call them, I am sure they will gladly help with anything you are looking for!
I never bothered to verify if the weight is exact or not. I just select the weight for each excercise I am doing, and adjust it up or down according to how I feel. I guess I am more concerned about a good workout than how much weight I am actually lifting.
I know this is an old vid but it came at the top of the search results. I just picked up a pair, only the dumbbells, for $20! Probably could have gotten them cheaper.
Although these must be the beta version. The name is "The Block" and says patent pending.
the middle handle that you use to lift the powerblock is rotating, or are they the wrist support pading on the sides that move. if its the sides handles close to your wrist that move, thats ok. Mine also move. i have no problem,
lol! love the music @3:30 ish!! should have shown footage of you rolling in the surf with them!!
great vid btw...
Thanks again for your help!
Awesome! I got the 50 set just like your bigger one here, and bench for $ 50 from a friend.
I have a question 🤔 my clips are metal like yours only I can't trust them for some reason the weights come off track during certain movements so I lost any confidence in them.
I looked on the website they have it looks like plastic clips for sale now. They look like a better fit like once they slide through there seems to be a lip that seems it may bite & keep it more secure.
Only thing is is I don't see my model that looks just like yours only less weiggt. But the pic shows the newer model. I need to call them but my question to you is do you think the new clips under Powerblock Pro will fit my older set. I'd love to solve this Problem its holding me mack from training any movements that cause the clip to lose its bite. Its scary when im working the weight up only to have the inside rotate because of these metal clips.
Sorry if this makes no sense ill be calling them. I've just not seen any model looking like mine yet until I just saw your set.
Cool video man, Alot of work but certainly well worth it = )
I got them on Craiglist too but I found that the weight is not exact, it varies from 1 to 5 pounds; for instance instead of 80 pounds it weighs 78.8 or instead of 50 it weighs 49.2... Did you find this issue too?
hey sdvid, did you do anything to the aluminum handles, i actually own a pair. Yours look great in the video. Also the aluminum handles have become very rare.
Hi, I have just got a pair of rusty power block Elite which I want to restore. Can you please tell me how did you get the rust out? Did you use sandpaper and then color it again?
Thanks.
I love this XD great video!
Also did you use mineral spirits to clean it after sanding the sanding and before painting? If not what do you suggest? Sorry for all the questions but I'm in the middle of my restoration and want to get it right the first time. Thanks again!
I have the same ones in great condition, how much do these go for ?
For the 90LBS set in good shape, I suppose you can get around $300.00-$500.00. Doing a quick search on Google, I see there aren't too many used sets up for sale, especially with the 50-90LBS expansion. I guess this is a testament to how much people who own them really enjoy them. The new Elite Series is $800.00 for the full set (without a stand). I mention this because the Elite series is the same as these original power blocks. I must confess, I have not been exercising and haven't lifted weights in a few years now. However, these are super convenient and take up so little room that I seriously doubt I will ever sell them. Every so often (when I have too much caffeine) I will go do a set of curls, shoulder presses, etc... but that is about it. This video was made 12 years ago, and the blocks are still in the same great shape as when I restored them (minus a few scratches here and there).
@@sdvid interesting yes mine only go up to purple, but came with stand, it was a from a friend after I helped her move, I haven’t quite figured out how to use them yet not sure if maybe I’m missing some parts. Tried finding videos but they’re so old there’s not much out there ( also didn’t know what the model name was )
Also 12 years ago wow! Glad to know you’re still using them.
Does anyone have the diameter and length dimensions on the adder weights for the Aluminum Pro? Powerblock doesn’t have anymore, and I’d really like to purchase or fab some.
Do u still need this info?
Do these have a urethane coating on them? If so, what did you use to seal the coating? Thanks!
No seal coating. I only sanded them down real good (wire wheel on the really bad parts) and spay painted them with Krylon "HAMMERED" paint. It's been 9 years now and they still look good (just a few chips in the paint). When I spoke with Matt at Power Blocks, he recommended to wipe them down with Armoral to keep the plates from sticking together. It works great!
@@sdvid sdvid Gotcha. But do they have a stock rubberized coating? I thought that was a feature of the "pro" models. Then I thought I noticed some sort of sealant or caulk, etc. used @ 2:36 in the corners of the plates? Or is that just the effect of the cleaning on the metal?
@@Tomsfoolery no rubberized coating. They are just welded plates. It appears they powder coat them to give them a very durable finish. However, I simply refinished them with Krylon HAMMERED paint. Worked great has lasted years.
Great video. I also picked up powerblocks 125lbs each dumbbell rexan on cl for 150. There is a bit of rust but nothing near bad. But im kind of anal about looks. Can you give me a few pointers of how to restore them please? Thanks!
Hey i have the 90s . I’ve been searching for the discontinued 125 expansion for the rexan. Do you still have them?
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I just can't say it enough... these PowerBlocks are great! Well worth the time and effort.
However, the video has a lot to be desired. After seeing your last vid, it appears I am soon going to be asking you for advice on a lot more than just PIC programming. Is there anything you can't do?
Hey there ! I recently purchased some powerblocks and it turned out that the bottom two attachments have been getting stuck to each other due to them being a bit warped. Possibly from being dropped. Any way to fix those ? Let me know thanks
Any luck getting them to stop sticking to each other?
@@rj5822 I was told to try and use armor all to lubricate them but haven't gotten around to it yet. Will update you when I give it a shot
Hey Mark, do mind sending me pics of your restored powerblocks that you sold, i want to see how the painted handles look like.
thank you
sand them, dont sandblast, its pricey.
use rust oelum hammered to paint them.
its a long process, i'm almost done with one of the dumbbells.
i'll be posting a restoration vid also.
good luck..
I don't know bout these I doubt they'll be better than my York dumbells they seem indestructible no matter how I drop the 100s
Hello Mark,
Sorry for the extremely delayed reply but I have been pretty busy and haven't had the time to reply. It appears that your questions have been answered however by amen360. Let me know if you still have any more questions and I'll do my best to respond in a more timely manner.
how much did you pay for the decals, new colored slip tubes, etc? what exactly did you need, i need the new selector pin as well but heard the new one is a double pin that is much better and safer
Every type of selector pin is available with Powerblocks. Just call them. Decals I just made in photoshop and printed.
Beautiful job on the blocks but man that stand looks ugly.
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Where did you get the new stickers from?
I contacted them directly from their website. powerblock.com/contact-us/ It was 10 years ago but I assume you can still get everything you need to refresh your old Power Blocks. I still have these, they still look great and I still use them. I am still as happy with them today as I was when I posted this video! Good luck.
sdvid great video! I’m in the process of restoring a set of rexans like you have. I plan to sand any existing rust spots, do you just wipe them down or blast them to get the small particles off? I’m thinking of a black hammered rustoleum for the finish. Luckily I have another set of Rexan handles I can use instead of the old ones that came with this set but I believe the new USA elite handles fit this. I’m trying to order additional metal selector pins and colored rail coverings from them but they are getting back to me. Your video inspired me to restore these! Hope it comes out great
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When I called (again - 10 years ago), I spoke with the founders son (Matt I believe). He was very cool and excited to see the before and after pictures. Maybe with the Covid-19 stuff going on, they are not able to respond as quickly as they normally would.
If you have access to a good sand blaster, that is what I would recommend. I was fortunate enough to have a friend sand blast the base for me (it was BAD) but I had to use a bench grinder and other means to clean up the weights. The hammered paint works great and is easy to touch up whenever it starts wearing.
One piece of advice that Matt gave me (and it works excellent) is to periodically wipe the weights down with Armor All. This keeps the weights from binding and sticking together. Enjoy your project.
Yeah I wanted the aluminum handles for them but powerblock does not have them anymore. @amen360 send me your email and I'll send the pics you wanted.
@sdvid @amen360 I used the money I got from the 125lbs to pay for 120lbs ironmasters plus he gave me the curl and tricep bar. I still have powerblocks 90s which I'm selling and a pair of 50s I'm keeping. Send me your emails and I'll let you know how I'm able to get these deals on craigslist easily. Don't want to promote it on here cuz I don't want the competition lol.
Hi Don't know if you still answer questions about this project, but I have one block with the plated that stick together because something happened and the space has somehow narrowed. Do you have advice about how to correct this?
Two suggestions:1) When I restored the rusted plates, I called and spoke with the owners son (I believe his name is Matt). He recommended to clean and spray the plates down on a regular basis with Armor All or other similar protectant spray or wipes. This has worked great for mine. I live in Florida, and work out in my garage where it gets very humid and surface rust WILL develop, but I simply wipe them down with Armor All wipes and I'm good to go for several more months.2) Possibly the weights were slammed down or hit the ground at an angle causing the connecting rods between the plates to bend. In this case Armor All probably won't help much. Several people I've talked to don't like Power Blocks for this reason. A few of the plates on mine are also bent in and I have thought taking a big rubber mallet to try and straighten them out. Which, incidentally... is my second suggestion! :)
I bought mine used too and I had the same problem as you. You have to look carefully one by one, how they’re fitting into the others sometimes when you pick up a desired weight it lifts some more plates for this problem check the bar lines from one on the bottom because they are narrowed and you will have to open them I used a little hidraulic jack. If the problem it’s right with the next one, you have to hit the wall plates to open or close to let the other plate pass free. Excuse my English.
I found a pair on offer up for 50 bucks.. 5 to 45 pound s
a bit dramatic
I actually liked the suspense!
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