- To clean & condition our rubber products, we use SP-80. This is a set of rubber care products which we think offer good results. We have used the product for over twenty-five years. You can find the product here.
- Apply SP-80 Cleaner (blue label) directly on to rubber. Start with one side of the dumbbell.
- Work into rubber with a rag by wiping down all areas liberally.
- Leave a light coat of cleaner to soak into rubber on one side of the dumbbell. Then go to the other side and begin the same procedures 1 and 2.
- Wipe the first side clean of excess SP-80 Cleaner.
- After wiping off all the SP-80 Cleaner, apply the SP-80 Conditioner (black label). Follow the same steps four steps.
- This procedure should be done as normal maintenance, every 30-60 days depending on the size of the club.
- You can purchase SP-80 Cleaner and Conditioner through our website. It works for all Ivanko rubber products, including plates. You may find that other high-quality care products will do the job as well. However, we suggest you avoid Armor-All spray. In our experience, it dries out the rubber.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING BRASS NO. PLATES TO RUBBER END-PLATES.
- Our Brass Number Plates are made of aluminum with a anodized brass finish.
- Replacement number plates may be obtained from our parts supplier, National Gym Supply at gympart.com.
- It is important to follow these instructions so that the numbers do not fall off.
- Rough up the recessed area where the numbers go by sanding it with a fine grit sandpaper.
- Clean the area with a little lacquer thinner.
- Remove the backing from the numbers and apply super glue in the recessed area.
- Put a few drops of super glue on the backs of the numbers.
- Press the numbers into the recessed area.
- After the number has set (about 24 hrs.) you can remove the protective plastic on the front of the brass plate, which is there to prevent oxidation and scratches.