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Sent my Newport into Black Oxide Services in California a couple of weeks ago. Got it back today, and I'm pleased with the results.

Unfortunately, I don't have any "before" pics, but it's a Studio Stainless Newport, was pretty well-worn, and had a major ding on the topline.

BOS worked out the dings and applied a triple black finish for me. I believe that Scotty used to use their services for his putters.





"I played like shit." -Greg Norman after the '96 Masters.

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Very impressive work. I am going to have to look into their company. Do they offer any warranty or how long the product will last? What about fading and things like that?

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Very impressive work. I am going to have to look into their company. Do they offer any warranty or how long the product will last? What about fading and things like that?

I didn't inquire about a warranty or anything, but the Black Oxide finish will last for as long as you take care of it.

I used to have a black Studio Design that needed to be wiped dry after every round with a silicon cloth, and the finish was quite durable when cared for correctly. I plan on taking care of this putter in the same way. The customer service reps are very helpful, and quite responsive with their emails, I found.

"I played like shit." -Greg Norman after the '96 Masters.

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What was the total cost of the services and what all did you have done? Also what was the turn around time if you dont mind me asking?

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What was the total cost of the services and what all did you have done? Also what was the turn around time if you dont mind me asking?

The actual service itself ended up around $60 ($46 for the finish, $13 to pull/replace the shaft). I paid an extra $30 for the express service... I believe the normal turnaround time is 3-4 weeks, and I got mine back in two.

So it ended up around $90 plus shipping. Less if you're patient and can be without your gamer for about a month. Not too bad, considering it's essentially a brand new putter now. Oh, and the custom paintfill was free with the refinish.

"I played like shit." -Greg Norman after the '96 Masters.

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I've heard BOS black oxide/triple black finishes will get chalky pretty quick on stainless steel putters and that it's advised that you not send such putters to them for the black oxide finish you got. They require the utmost of care and will still get chalky.

My references:
http://cameroncollector.com/forum/in...c,11079.0.html
http://cameroncollector.com/forum/in...ic,1139.0.html

Good luck. Let us know how it looks in a few months. I'm curious if the people who commented at CC are correct. As a general rule, they tend to know their stuff.

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ragontona Dedicated Member

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I've heard BOS black oxide/triple black finishes will get chalky pretty quick on stainless steel putters and that it's advised that you

I'll keep an eye on it. Worst case scenario -- I don't like it and send it to Scotty's studio after the season to get it restored to its original state.

"I played like shit." -Greg Norman after the '96 Masters.

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so how bad was it when you sent it in? did they grind and rehab the thing or just cote it?

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so how bad was it when you sent it in? did they grind and rehab the thing or just cote it?

They rehab'd it. It used to have a MAJOR ding in the topline (bag chatter after a three-putt). Can't even tell it was ever there now.

By the way, took it out this morning for its first round with the new finish. It rolled just as true as ever, and the difference in feel was negligible (at least for me).

"I played like shit." -Greg Norman after the '96 Masters.

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