A YouTube video by Brad Rodriguez (Fix This, Build That) showcases the restoration of a worn-out backyard playset. Brad starts by disassembling the playset, removing old and rotten parts, and cleaning the frame with a pressure washer. He then refurbishes metal handles and plastic accessories using paint and clear coat. New cedar boards are cut and stained to replace the old ones. The playset is reassembled with new swings and hardware, giving it a brand-new look. The video demonstrates a DIY restoration project, with Brad sharing tips and product recommendations throughout the process.
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1. The author, Brad Rodriguez, is restoring an old playset.
2. The playset was in poor condition and had not been maintained for 5 years.
3. The author started by removing a rotten rope wall.
4. The author removed all the accessories from the playset to prep for cleaning.
5. The climbing handholds were bolted in with threaded inserts.
6. The author used a grinder to remove rusted inserts.
7. The author removed rotten boards from the bottom of the climbing wall.
8. The author replaced the rotten boards with new cedar boards.
9. The author used a pressure washer to clean the playset.
10. The pressure washer used was the Briggs & Stratton Elite 3300 gas model.
11. The author used a multi-purpose cleaner concentrate to help clean the playset.
12. The author wore goggles to protect their eyes from overspray.
13. The author sanded the edges of the playset with a 150-grit sand block.
14. The author used spray paint to paint the climbing handholds and other plastic accessories.
15. The author used acetone to clean the metal handles.
16. The author used rust-stopping self-etching primer to prime the metal handles.
17. The author used three coats of paint and three coats of gloss clear coat to finish the metal handles.
18. The author replaced the old swings with new ones.
19. The author used cedar fence pickets to replace the rotten boards.
20. The author sanded the replacement boards smooth and rounded over the edges with a router.
21. The author used a semi-transparent stain and sealer combo to stain the playset.
22. The author used a Finish Max HVLP sprayer to apply the stain.
23. The author applied two coats of stain to the playset.
24. The author reassembled the playset after the stain had dried.
25. The author used Ziploc bags and labeling to keep track of fasteners during reassembly.
26. The author drilled new holes to move the swing set brackets and installed the new swings.
27. The author reinstalled the hardware and climbing wall handholds.
28. The author finished the repair pieces at the bottom of the climbing wall by drilling new holes and attaching the boards with deck screws.
29. The author secured the handhold with new bolts and washers.
30. The author put the finishing touches on the playset and completed the restoration.