How to get paint off dumbbells weights

Wd40 and a scouring pad

You could also use white spirits or thinners (just be sure to wear gloves with the latter) I would advise against the scouring pad as it could ruin your dumbbells! A rough cloth would work just as well without the potential damage. Hope this helps

I wouldn't suggest a scouring pad since it's quite capable of burring the surface of the dumbbell, even if it's metal (which I assume it is?). Also, if it's an oil-based paint and already dry, White Spirits are no use at all. I'm guessing you're looking at rounded and/or grooved surfaces making it difficult to simply scrape the paint off? In which case your best bet would be something like Nitromors or "No-Nonsense paint and varnish stripper" available at Screwfix. These products are extremely effective at "melting" any type of paint so you can , after an hour or so, simply wipe the crud off with a disposable rag. Do pay attention to the Directions for Use though - products like these are pretty nasty to flesh..! Regards, Rob Adam Master Strokes