Competition Bar Finishes

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Recently I acquired a used competition Olympic set manufactured by

Ivanko. Although the bearings seemed to be in very good condition,

and the bar shows no signs of deformation, there are a few small

areas of rust colored discoloration. I will be cleaning the bar and

using " naval jelly " to remove any rust buildup, I am interested in

restoring the black finish to the bar. My primary interest is to

prevent any further rust accumulation.

Does anyone know what process is used to achieve the coatings on

quality bars?

Ken Largent, CSCS

La Grande, Oregon