Advice Please

[drewster]

Afternoon all, i've just purchased a used set of of Ping i20s , 4-SW, for £125. I wasn't sure what I was getting until they arrived today and i have to say i'm pleasantly surprised. They're in great condition apart from the the fact that the numbers on the sole have lost their black infill/paint. The OCD in me wants this rectified asap and i wondered what people would recommend to bring them back to former glories. I could try a sharpie i guess ?? ANy ideas , please let me know. thanks. Drewster

 

[Wabinez]

I think model paints are your best bet. And a small brush. and a steady hand.

I am sure someone will be along with better info soon!

 

[RangeMonkey]

Probably model paints. Enamels (such as Humbrol) are the most hard wearing. Wipe down with acetone or white spirit and let dry thoroughly, first. Model shops also sell fine brushes that will make it easier.

 

[Robin Hood]

What about Hammerite ?

 

[Jigger]

A mate of mine does putters with model acrylic paints. My daughter’s 5 iron looks the same as her Sand from the sole so I painted her number 5 pink.

The trick is tidying the edges.

 

[Jigger]

And not having a go but I’d have benefitted from the title being something like “repainting iron numbers”. I normally walk past non descriptive titles. Just some friendly feedback ?

 

[need_my_wedge]

A mate of mine does putters with model acrylic paints. My daughter’s 5 iron looks the same as her Sand from the sole so I painted her number 5 pink.

The trick is tidying the edges.

Acrylic paint, see HobbyCraft for a raft of colours. Clean it, fill it, don't worry about overspill, let it dry - don't be in a hurry here. Then get a bit of tissue, a little nail polish remover and gently wipe over around the edges. The excess paint outside the fill will wipe off very easily. It's a doddle.

 

[DanFST]

I've used the miss' nail polish, still on 2 years later.

(Works well on clubs too)