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.
What is involved in refurbishing Irons?
Refurbishing Irons entails buffing and polishing the sole & toe, re-painting scoring lines and refinishing the face. We are not able refurbish shafts or ferrules, so they will remain in the same condition prior to refurbishing the club head.
Why do golfers use headcovers on irons?
Several golfers have taken keenly to the use of headcovers for their irons as well as their woods for protection, sound reduction, identity expression and general ease of identification.
What is the best material for a golf club cover?
The acrylic material is great for keeping your clubs dry and is unlikely to be pushed off the club when not being pulled off. They are flexible and can shape according to any club that fits snugly into the headcover.
How do you refurbish a golf iron face?
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How do you make old golf clubs look new?
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How do you restore the black finish on a golf club?
Here are the steps to refinishing golf clubs' black oxide: Remove old finish by sanding and polishing with fine-gauge sandpaper. Apply a high-quality polyurethane sealant. Buff with a clean, soft cloth.
How do I re Chrome my irons?
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Can you use metal polish on golf clubs?
Apply any metal polish or car wheel polish to the golf clubs. Most polishes can be applied with a soft cloth or towel. Let them sit for a minute, then wipe the polish from the clubs. Spray polishes are also available.
Can you get golf clubs refurbished?
GOLF CLUB REPAIR: REFURBISH VS REPLACE If a standard cleaning won't do, a golf club refinishing can help return your clubs closer to their original, polished state. “It can also touch up those little nicks and dings that occur during a round,” DICK'S Sporting Goods Associate Nick Jendrejeski says.
Can you paint golf irons Black?
Yes. You can easily repaint your golf club heads at home. First, you will have to remove any existing paint from the heads. You can apply a paint remover and let it soak for a few hours before removing the old paint with a sharp object.
What is the black finish on golf clubs?
Miura Golf, however, has developed a new black finish using a technique called “QPQ,” or quench-polish-quench. This specialized process helps mitigate wear and corrosion, keeping those black finishes looking clean and stealthy, even for golfers who play and practice frequently.
How do you polish black golf clubs?
Mixing up warm water and mild soap. Fill the bucket with a not-so-hot water. ... Submerge the club several times for 5 to 10 minutes. ... Remove and scrub the clubheads. ... Wash the club with cold water. ... Apply steel of chrome polish. ... Keep the bag in a safe place.
How much does it cost to refinish a golf club?
Once your club is clean, you may want to give it a fresh new finish. Professional club finishing can be expensive. You can expect to pay around $50 per club to get them professionally refinished. This can be a fun way to bring life back into a beloved or special set. However, the cost can be price prohibitive.
What to put on golf clubs to prevent rusting?
Wax. This may sound strange but a thin coat of wax on a golf club can prevent it from rusting. Wax is obviously slippery, which makes it unwise to put on places where you want friction, like a wedge face. However, it is very helpful in protecting the finish on shafts and golf heads.
How to get rust off golf clubs?
This can be a good place to start for most clubs. With a simple mixture of soap and water, you do not need to worry about damaging the club. After a brief soak , use a small brush like a toothbrush to try and remove any rust. This works best if the rust buildup is not extreme.
How much does it cost to regroove a wedge?
Wedges and irons can have their grooves professionally regrooved. This service ranges in price but usually is around $20 per club. This is the best way to restore a wedge to its original performance. However, it relies on slightly increasing the size of the grooves each time and can only be done o many times.
Does Coca Cola rust?
Coca-Cola has the ability to dissolve rust, but can also damage the club if left exposed for long periods of time. It is best to soak the club in Coca-Cola for only a few minutes at a time. Again, use a small brush to scrape clean the rust.
Can a Cobra wedge rust?
Cobra Trusty Rusty Wedge. Leaving you’re club outside or even storing it in unfavorable conditions can result in rust. Contrary to popular belief, a little rust is not the end of the world. For some used clubs, especially wedges, some rust may even be beneficial. Made famous by Cobra’s Trusty Rusty wedges, rust can actually increase ...
Can steel wool be used on golf clubs?
Steel wool and wire brushes can be helpful in removing surface rust. However, used improperly these products can damage the surface of a golf club. Be sure to use a wire brush made of a material less strong than the material of your club. Likewise, starting off with ultra-fine steel wool will ensure you do not scratch or damage your clubs.
What does it mean when a golf club is brown?
Regular and frequent use keeps the browning off and allows the metal to return to it's normal color. The browning is just a patina that mild raw steel develops from exposure to air, a sort of light dirt coating that won't come off even if you rub it with your fingers, but will come off with repeated impact with a golf ball. It's a sign that the previous owner was a way good ball hitter and not a man to be casually hustled. Your cheapest and most personally beneficial option is to just keep them clean and use them as is. It's just a bit of plating you lost and you can put a bit of fear in the good guys for a very small amount of time.
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.
Is Iron Factory a good place to live?
Iron factory is a very good place. I know the owner personally.
How many degrees should you bend your irons?
A good rule of thumb is to not go beyond two degrees ( strong or weak) in either direction.
Do you need the same shaft tip diameter for irons?
If you’re giving these irons a complete facelift and adding new shafts and grips, make sure you find something with the same shaft tip diameter. It’d also make sense to verify swing weights and confirm your DIY project is going to have a similar feel to your current set of sticks. The same goes for lie angle specs.
Sole and Toe Refurbishment
Before you complete your purchase, you may request additional refurbishment services available on any used Irons or Wedges. We grind the sole and remove any damage and scratches. We then buff the area to bring back the shine. Please note that all orders that include refurbishment must be placed by phone.
Club face Refurbishment
Before you complete your purchase, you may request additional refurbishment services available on any used Irons or Wedges. We polish the face and remove many of the cosmetic damage and scratches. We then buff the area to bring back the shine.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition to our refurbishment programs, we offer many additional customization services for your clubs. When your getting your clubs serviced, you might want to add on these services to increase the life of your new club.
Is there anything wrong with protecting an investment?
There is nothing wrong with wanting to protect an investment, which is how many view their clubs. Personally, I don't go out of the way with iron covers but I do take care to not do too much damage to them...
Can you play an iron without dings?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! I would never consider doing such a thing......an iron without dings is a club with no character
Why do you wear headcovers on golf clubs?
Golf headcovers enable you to express your character since they come in a great range of shapes as well as very cheerful colors and designs that convey your preferences and tastes. Spotting your bag has become so much simpler with the personalization of the headcovers used on your clubs.
How do golf clubs protect you?
Firstly, they safeguard your clubs from harm through contact with other clubs or items in your golf bag. We don’t often see the battering the clubs take when on a golf excursion. The clubheads smash into each other, thump against the turf when your bag topples over and many other circumstances.
How many clubs can you carry in a Craftsman golf headcover?
The Craftsman Golf Iron Headcover Set is fabricated from thick durable synthetic leather with a soft interior lining and will offer extensive protection for 12 different clubs which makes it one of the most extensive ranges available. Considering that you are only allowed to carry 14 clubs in your bag, it is unlikely that you will use the full range of 8 irons and 4 wedges that can be covered by the headcovers. The headcovers are quite large and there should be no problem fitting large irons into them.
What is a Crafstman golf headcover?
The Crafstman Golf US Flag headcovers are most suitable for the extremely patriotic American public and are available in a set of 10 headcovers to cover the biggest range of irons 4 iron, 5 iron, 6 iron, 7 iron, 8 iron, 9 iron, lob wedge, sand wedge and pitching wedge.
What is Taylormade headcover?
TaylorMade has always been at the forefront of producing quality headcovers that are atheistically pleasing to a wide range of golfers. The 2017 headcover is still highly regarded and loved by many golfers and can be found in many golf bags. The headcover is fabricated from a synthetic PU leather that will protect the clubhead and a short portion of the shaft.
How many clubs can you carry in a golf bag?
Considering that you are only allowed to carry 14 clubs in your bag, it is unlikely that you will use the full range of 8 irons and 4 wedges that can be covered by the headcovers. The headcovers are quite large and there should be no problem fitting large irons into them.
How many times can you use a driver in a golf bag?
The driver is one of the most used clubs in your bag and could easily be used 14 times a round. The extraction from the headcover should be straightforward and not a laborious process.
What to use to protect clubs?
We recommend using a durable cardboard box and protecting the clubs with old newspaper. Sports section and comics are preferable. We reuse all packaging possible on the return trip to reduce waste.
Who started the Iron Factory?
Since 1974, The Iron Factory has been committed to superior craftsmanship and quality service. Founded by Jim Kronus , The Iron Factory began as the first and only golf club iron refinisher in the United States.
How long does it take to regroove a club?
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.
What mail do you use for shafted clubs?
Currently we use USPS Priority Mail for heads only and UPS for shafted club with signature confirmation. Any other means can be requested.
Can you rechrome irons?
Yes, I will make every effort to rechrome an iron even if they have decorative inserts or plates in the cavities however some are so difficult to remove and reinstall that they become cost prohibitive.
Can you remove a grip and install a new grip?
We remove the existing grip and professionally install a new grip. Different grip models priced according to current market prices.
Can Taylormade RAC be rechromed?
We can not rechrome TaylorMade RAC, black oxide wedges, Cleveland CG-10 irons made out of CMM material, Titleist AP-1 and AP-2 or other irons containing tungsten.
