Buffing and polishing of heads - any advice

[harpo_72]

As the title suggests I have treated myself to some drill attachments that will hopefully remove rust ( the ping rustic, has rusted beautifully in my dads garage!) I was going to remove most of it and leave the face alone, and then I got some polishing wheels and compounds to have a dabble .. but has anyone got experience?

Also the ping Matt finish on the irons is that susceptible to polishing? Should I pass on that? I have a club to practice on and check so won’t do the set until I am happy, just want to remove some of the scruffy bits not turn them into gleaming jewels.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I find that Moroccan Argan oil is pretty good
Brings up my bald pate a treat……..


I’ll get my coat …….again…..

 

[Orikoru]

I've removed rust from clubs before with a scrunched up piece of tin foil dipped in vinegar. Does the job.

 

[toyboy54]

As the title suggests I have treated myself to some drill attachments that will hopefully remove rust ( the ping rustic, has rusted beautifully in my dads garage!) I was going to remove most of it and leave the face alone, and then I got some polishing wheels and compounds to have a dabble .. but has anyone got experience?

Also the ping Matt finish on the irons is that susceptible to polishing? Should I pass on that? I have a club to practice on and check so won’t do the set until I am happy, just want to remove some of the scruffy bits not turn them into gleaming jewels.

Just bought a Ping Zing putter-sentimental reasons, then remembered that I loved it ), was going to take it to local cobblers/key shop as I'm sure that they would have some sort of buffing machine for finishing and could maybe do a decent finish on the head, may be even shaft?
Any thoughts, experiences anyone?

 

[harpo_72]

I find that Moroccan Argan oil is pretty good
Brings up my bald pate a treat……..


I’ll get my coat …….again…..

But not so good in the sun ??

 

[harpo_72]

Just bought a Ping Zing putter-sentimental reasons, then remembered that I loved it ), was going to take it to local cobblers/key shop as I'm sure that they would have some sort of buffing machine for finishing and could maybe do a decent finish on the head, may be even shaft?
Any thoughts, experiences anyone?

Shaft use foil to cover pitted rust then window cleaner ..
The other bit is what I am investigating ??

 

[harpo_72]

I've removed rust from clubs before with a scrunched up piece of tin foil dipped in vinegar. Does the job.

That works on chrome finishes but these are not so might help from an abrasion perspective ?

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Full fat Coke (the fizzy drink) is good for removing rust.

 

[harpo_72]

Full fat Coke (the fizzy drink) is good for removing rust.

Tomato ketchup as well

 

[Sats]

I soak in wd40 and then use a wire brush - I do that for the screws in the adjustable bit in the driver as they rust up quite a lot. Never used it on the heads before as my OCD to clean clubs after rounds keeps them in good nick.

 

[Neilds]

I soak in wd40 and then use a wire brush - I do that for the screws in the adjustable bit in the driver as they rust up quite a lot. Never used it on the heads before as my OCD to clean clubs after rounds keeps them in good nick.

I did read somewhere that a pro (or caddie?) said that if you needed to clean your clubs after a round, you weren't cleaning them properly during the round. Never took any notice and do neither

 

[harpo_72]

My clubs are clean, clean after shots, but my dad doesn’t and this rustic went rusty in the garage ( it’s designed to) but looks unpleasant..

 

[toyboy54]

I soak in wd40 and then use a wire brush - I do that for the screws in the adjustable bit in the driver as they rust up quite a lot. Never used it on the heads before as my OCD to clean clubs after rounds keeps them in good nick.

Club arrived today-a thing of beauty- defo no rust spots, some slight pitting on shaft and some usage light damage on brassy coloured head!
Spent a happy half hour this p.m. sitting in garden busy with the steel wool rubbing shaft and putter head-face/ base/ topline--This is really the area for buffing as knew from pics that whole club was in good condition-hence the post!!
Really pleased with this buy, now have 3 Pings---'saddo, eh?

 

[harpo_72]

I have a ghost rossa to work on over winter. Needs a paint strip and repaint . I have the original grip so could get it right back to new.
Currently the rustic is smeared in ketchup

 

[clubchamp98]

Bought an old seemore of eBay going to have a go at refurbishment.
£30 bargain.

 

[harpo_72]

Took the rustic out last night, know why it was dropped now! Too much bounce for full shots but great around the green

 

[toyboy54]

Bought an old seemore of eBay going to have a go at refurbishment.
£30 bargain.

cc98-how do you propose going about this?
Asking 'cos going for few holes (all I can do at mo.) and am going to drop in to cobblers and ask if he can buff the head ( of the putter/doh )

 

[clubchamp98]

cc98-how do you propose going about this?
Asking 'cos going for few holes (all I can do at mo.) and am going to drop in to cobblers and ask if he can buff the head ( of the putter/doh )

It’s a black painted one.
Bit scuffed so going to strip it , file any bumps ,dings out prime and Matt spray paint
I have some yellow and red infil paint

If you have a brass one a car rotary buffer will do it.
Just the awkward places where you can’t get to.
Or just old fashioned brasso and elbow grease.

 

[Hobbit]

Cif.

Cif is great at getting rid of rust. When I was rebuilding ’70’s Japanese bikes several years back I found Cif was great on chrome for getting rid of rust.

 

[toyboy54]

Cif.

Cif is great at getting rid of rust. When I was rebuilding ’70’s Japanese bikes several years back I found Cif was great on chrome for getting rid of rust.

No signs of any rust anywhere on putter ( Ping Zing )-shaft or head- brassy type finish. So as said-- need to find a buffing machine for the head of putter only!!
Going by my putting today, I should have drank a bottle of CIF.....still I'll call in to the cobblers tomorrow and try my luck