Removing finish from putter???

[richy]

Afternoon all,

I have a Rife putter that has a black painted head, however the paint on it is wearing quite badly. I was wondering if there is any way I can remove the paint safely so it is all silver.

Cheers

 

[USER1999]

If it isn't stainless it will rust quite quickly, and look even worse. It doesn't rust where the finish wears off, because that's where it wears.

Makes sense to me.....

 

[Toby_LeRhone]

Paint remover. Dab it on with a brush and the paint comes off. Does the same for your skin if you're not careful. Give it an occasional wipe with an oily rag and it won't rust.

 

[USER1999]

I have a scotty with an oil blacked finish. Regardless of how much oil I throw at it, including spraying it in the head cover, it rusts like a rusty thing the moment there is the merest hint of moisture in the air.

 

[rickg]

it rusts like a rusty thing the moment there is the merest hint of moisture in the air.

You need to keep it away from Smiffy then

 

[Toby_LeRhone]

I have a scotty with an oil blacked finish. Regardless of how much oil I throw at it, including spraying it in the head cover, it rusts like a rusty thing the moment there is the merest hint of moisture in the air.

The trick is to oil it before you store it. I've kept a rifle for over 20 years now; much of the paint is gone in some places, all that is needed is a wipe with gun oil and it never rusts. Believe me, its been to some wet places.

 

[USER1999]

It is currently quietly gathering rust in the back of the naughty cupboard.

 

[richy]

I think I'll leave it as it is