t0m
Head Pro
How do you care for your clubs. How often do you clean them and do you treat them with any coatings . The reason I ask is my putter has two very small rust spots on the shaft any ideas on how to get rid of them
Club care
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MashieNiblick
Tour Winner
I clean clubs after every round with warm soapy water. Then dry them.
To stop rust spots I also put a bit of WD40 on irons and shafts every now and then (maybe twice a year). Just spray some on a some kitchen paper and give them a wipe over.
They key though is never leave them in the car or garage if they have got a bit damp. Bring them indoors and dry them.
You can use fine wire wool or a scotchbrite pad to remove rust but take it easy or you will scratch the shaft.
To stop rust spots I also put a bit of WD40 on irons and shafts every now and then (maybe twice a year). Just spray some on a some kitchen paper and give them a wipe over.
They key though is never leave them in the car or garage if they have got a bit damp. Bring them indoors and dry them.
You can use fine wire wool or a scotchbrite pad to remove rust but take it easy or you will scratch the shaft.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Keep them dry at all times, keep the grooves clean and that's it.
However if you get rust get a bit of wd40 on a cloth and give the spot a rub.
However if you get rust get a bit of wd40 on a cloth and give the spot a rub.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Oh, one last thing, lick your thumb and rub shank marks off the neck as quickly as humanly possible!
t0m
Head Pro
I have put afc50 on for a try I'm getting a waterproof cover for my bag. I think the rust has come from a iorn catching the shaft
MashieNiblick
Tour Winner
Was thinking actually try this first. They may just be superficial. If they don't go use your fingernail. Wirewool/scotchbrite is really for established rust spots.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Ye, once you know you have a bare metal spot you will have to keep an eye on it. Just try keep um dry. Where do you store them?
t0m
Head Pro
In the garage I might stick my putter under my pillow to help
drdel
Tour Rookie
I clean mine with soap and water every couple of weeks.
Dry and wax the shafts with a good car polish which gives some protection against bag scuffs and moisture.
Dry and wax the shafts with a good car polish which gives some protection against bag scuffs and moisture.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Soak the heads in warm water with a bit of fairy.
Give grips a good scrub every so often.
Clubs are kept in the spare room next to the mrs's ironing board.
Give grips a good scrub every so often.
Clubs are kept in the spare room next to the mrs's ironing board.
Norrin Radd
Tour Winner
mine get the soapy warm water treatment every couple of rounds in summer ,but after every round if the course has been wet.The grips get the same works but maybe three times a year.
i have not found a problem with shaft rust .probably because they are kept dry at all times other than playing.the wife knows the lounge will be covered in golf clubs if its been raining.
i have not found a problem with shaft rust .probably because they are kept dry at all times other than playing.the wife knows the lounge will be covered in golf clubs if its been raining.
RollinThunder
Assistant Pro
I just use some warm soapy water and a wire brush. I do this every couple of rounds if it's dry, or after every round if it's wet or extremely muddy. I also polish the shafts with a dusting cloth, to keep them shiny 
My last three sets of irons have been PINGs, and so far I haven't seen any rust or pitting. The only rust and pitting I've seen is on a very old PING putter, and my wedges, which are a lot older than the irons.
My last three sets of irons have been PINGs, and so far I haven't seen any rust or pitting. The only rust and pitting I've seen is on a very old PING putter, and my wedges, which are a lot older than the irons.
banacek303
Medal Winner
Soapy water and a brillo pad for clearing off speckles of rust after every round.
drew83
Challenge Tour Pro
Clear nail varnish over the spot? Protects against further moisture getting to the affected area.
t0m
Head Pro
Yer will do that I use it on my bike for touch ups
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Everyone knows that "soapy water" (Fairy liquid and suchlike) encourages corrosion, right?
This stuff is the absolute dog's danglies for keeping metal clean and corrosion away: http://www.acf-50.co.uk
This stuff is the absolute dog's danglies for keeping metal clean and corrosion away: http://www.acf-50.co.uk
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Washed with warm water and hand soap after each use (round or range). Left out of headcovers for half an hour in the sun to bake off any hard to dry areas
Because of the humidity rust spots can occur in a very short time here so its light wire wool to remove (will try that WD40 suggestion for when clubs are stored in the house)
Because of the humidity rust spots can occur in a very short time here so its light wire wool to remove (will try that WD40 suggestion for when clubs are stored in the house)
rob_golf1
Q-School Graduate
The one thing I would seriously recommend is Autosol! Its a metal polish, but my god, it makes my irons look brand new! It removes all the small surface scratches and dirt off the bottom of the club. Its well worth the money, but it does leave a horrid smell on your hands for a day or two after so use some latex gloves when polishing!
Craggles89
Assistant Pro
Bit of warm water and fairy to loosen the dirt then use a groove sharpener to get the stubborn bits.
Never do my grips though, maybe I should
Never do my grips though, maybe I should
Stuey01
Journeyman Pro
I take mine out of the car, and I stand in them in the corner of the room. With this intensive maintenance regimen so far they are surviving just fine.
