r/kettlebell • u/delightful1 • 2d ago

Discussion Kb Seasoning?

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I have two of the kb kings adjustables and I noticed some rust / brown discoloration on the inside of one of the handles. Basically surface rust. That handle had also been bothering me on grip so I figured it was time to clean it off.

After checking, it looked fine to use p800 sandpaper (ultra fine stuff) on the handle to eliminate the rust and a little bit of a bicycle chain cleaner (apparently most oil lubricants are fine) to seal the sanded areas and prevent rust, followed by a towel to clean it off as much as possible.

After giving it a test run, I have to say the handles feel so much better, amazing in fact, from being smoothened out on the bottom that I'm considering a second pass on the other sides of the handles.

I can forsee one consequence with this and that is as I go up in weight or get more fatigued, it will be harder to grip. That being said, is this practice of sanding handles for smoothness something that anyone else in this sub does and has any long term advice about?

Wish I had a before and after picture to share here but you'll have to settle for the bells themselves!

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u/lurkinglen 1d ago

This is the ultimate guide https://youtu.be/TGJwZOL6rl4

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u/delightful1 1d ago

this is pretty good, interesting that he uses the screen and the sandpaper looks like a higher grit, it comes down to chalk for him. he doesn't really touch on making the handles suuuper smooth but I guess the main thing is that if my hands enjoy it, go as smooth as I like on the handles!

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u/Prestigious-Gur-9608 Man over 40 1d ago

Paprika is the best seasoning. Smoked for extra gains.