Using a soft cloth and a light soap, gently wipe the club face and head. Using the same soap, take a soft toothbrush and clean the grooves on the face. Use your wire brush to clean the grooves on your irons and wedges.
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How do you refinish golf clubs?
Before you embark on a time consuming and potential total refinish of your clubs, clean them thoroughly. Using a soft cloth and a light soap, gently wipe the club face and head. Using the same soap, take a soft toothbrush and clean the grooves on the face. Use your wire brush to clean the grooves on your irons and wedges.
Do forged golf clubs need to be chrome plated?
Most forged iron clubs made of mild steel, will need to be protected from rusting, which requires a layer of chrome to be deposited on the head after the grooves have been milled, rolled or stamped into the face. Some clubs are forged but made of stainless steel, which do not require chrome plating.
How do you clean the grooves on your Irons?
Use your wire brush to clean the grooves on your irons and wedges. Warning: Never use steel wool on your driver and fairway wood club heads. It will scratch the crown and face, and be sure to dry the head completely to avoid oxidation.
Do you clean your irons with a dime sized spot?
Each of the irons has a dime sized spot that is tarnishing on the sweet spot from previous use. It does not affect the grooves nor ball flight as far as I can tell. Is there an easy way to clean the metal to polish them up or will I have to send them out for refurbishing.
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Chrome plating has been eatin away. You will need to clean them a lot to keep them from rusting, could do some oil on them. The thing you really have to worry about now is the grooves face wearing down.
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i was reading your post about these forged irons and was wondering what would be the best way to clean my forged titleist 690 cbs on the sweet spot
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I use Purple Power wheel cleaner on my irons. If it's safe for automotive chrome, it's safe for golf club chrome.
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What do dime size spots on golf clubs mean?
If you already have them in hand and like what you see and feel, those could already be your lifetime clubs and you should do nothing more with them than to use them frequently.Those dime size spots are a sign of skill that may or may not belong to you but will certainly make golf hustlers a bit more careful around you. I view people who own clubs that have that kind of wear as someone to be approached carefully and respectfully especially where bets are concerned. At the very least, it will buy you respect until your first swing.
Does iron tarnishing affect grooves?
Each of the irons has a dime sized spot that is tarnishing on the sweet spot from previous use. It does not affect the grooves nor ball flight as far as I can tell. Is there an easy way to clean the metal to polish them up or will I have to send them out for refurbishing.
What is refinishing irons?
Refinishing Irons. The refurbishing process changes depending on your irons. If you play chrome-forged, carbon steel irons, you may want to rechrome them to bring back the luster of their original state. Most refurbishment jobs target performance, by repairing nicks, scratches and dents. Rechroming.
How to paint a driver's sole?
Focus your efforts to the sole and the crown. Begin painting. Begin with the crown, find a color match for the crown, then slowly apply smooth strokes with your paintbrush.
Can you use steel wool on a driver?
Warning: Never use steel wool on your driver and fairway wood club heads. It will scratch the crown and face, and be sure to dry the head completely to avoid oxidation. Steel wool bristle club cleaners are great at getting dirt and sand out of iron grooves, but never clean your driver with them. Let the club dry.
Is refurbishing a club difficult?
Refurbishing is a difficult process. Many professional services are available around the country if you don't want to risk damaging your clubs. Refurbishing is a difficult process. Many professional services are available around the country if you don't want to risk damaging your clubs.
What is refinishing golf clubs?
Refinishing golf clubs is a fairly simple process that will give you an opportunity to try new things with old clubs. Whether you want a new look on your putter head or a different flex on your shaft, refinishing clubs at home is a great way to try out new technology.
How to twist a clubhead off?
Once the epoxy begins to break down, you can twist most clubheads off by hand. When the shaft is removed, clean out the hosel, then apply epoxy to the new shaft and the interior of the hosel. Insert the shaft into the hosel and let dry overnight.
How long does it take for a golf club to dry?
If you will be refinishing multiple clubs, the process might take several days--clubs need to dry for about 12 hours at different stages of the process.
What happens when grass juice gets between the clubface and the ball?
It is only when grass juice gets between the clubface and the ball that the grooves really start doing their thing. This only happens out of relatively light rough not the real juicy 4” stuff where it doesn’t matter what type of grooves or condition of those grooves makes any difference.
Do iron clubs need chrome plating?
Most forged iron clubs made of mild steel, will need to be protected from rusting, which requires a layer of chrome to be deposited on the head after the grooves have been milled, rolled or stamped into the face. Some clubs are forged but made of stainless steel, which do not require chrome plating. These, as with most cast clubs can be re-grooved ...
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Founded by Jim Kronus, The Iron Factory began as the first and only golf club iron refinisher in the United States. Since then, we have perfected the process of repairing, rebuilding, and refinishing over a million clubs for both professional and amateur golfers.
Time
When we receive the clubs it normally takes 3-5 weeks depending on the season for all rechromes and rebuilds. Strip (only) and regrooving please allow 2 weeks. Any extra work will increase the time. Time is easily forgotten; quality is long remembered.
Shipping
Send your clubs to our listed address with a brief note of work required and include a daytime phone number.
Chroming Process
During the polishing operation weight can be lost removing nicks and dings. The amount of material added during the plating process can replace lost head weight.
Costs
All prices are per club and currently listed on our website, any special accommodations please inquire.