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Refinished Spalding TP Mills Putters

CheeseWedge

By CheeseWedge
in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

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CheeseWedge Established Member

CheeseWedge

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Hey,

I was hoping you guys would like to start a thread that show some putters you have refinished. Especially the old TP Mills putters. I just got into the habit and its VERY addicting! Here is the putter I started with. I will send you updates as I go along. Please do the same. I would love to see them!

In My Bag:

Driver::Louisville Golf - Smart Persimmon 9.5*
Irons:CG2 3-PW
Wedges:Reg. 588's (SW, LW)Putter:Studio Design 1Ball:Pro-v1Bag:Pro Stand Deluxe

blkdiamond Established Member

blkdiamond

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I just picked up a few Spalding TP Mills (A TPM 2 and TPM 9) on eBay that I plan on refinishing once they come it.

909D-Comp
909F-2
585H Hybrids
755 Irons
Vokey Wedges 2-Ball F7 B330S


CheeseWedge Established Member

CheeseWedge

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Here is the first update on my TPM 1 refinishing project. I soaked it in a can of coke and then sanded by hand up to 600 grit. I also used some acetone to get the paint out so I can redo the lettering. I will probably go one more level on the sanding and then buff. Then I am thinking about a oil can finish (some 10w30 and 2 cycle mixture.) Here is the latest pic. I like the raw look, but I think it will rust out in the summer conditions.

In My Bag:

Driver::Louisville Golf - Smart Persimmon 9.5*
Irons:CG2 3-PW
Wedges:Reg. 588's (SW, LW)Putter:Studio Design 1Ball:Pro-v1Bag:Pro Stand Deluxe

obsessedgolfer Dedicated Member

obsessedgolfer

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at my driving range they sell al sorts of old putters for 5$ i might give refinishing them a try

Burner 10.5* driver
Burner 3 wood GD Pershing Shaft
Burner 5 wood GD Pershing Shaft
Tour Burner irons
Rac black 52* Rac satin 60* Red x 3 pro v1


The Rambler Dedicated Member

The Rambler

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Using Birchwood Casey gun blue and other products are really easy too. I've done several TPMs

Driver: 10.5* SuperQuad TP 1st Edition All Black V2 Stiff
5 Wood - 585.h 19* DG S300
Irons: 3-PW S59 Stiff
Wedges: Rac TP 52*, 60* MP-T 56*
Putter(s): Anser 3 TP Black ballGET TO SINGLE DIGITS!Goal: Beat a certain admin that lives in my town


CheeseWedge Established Member

CheeseWedge

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Ebay is usually a good spot, but shipping nails you lately. I bought this one for $9, but shipping was another $8.
In My Bag:

Driver::Louisville Golf - Smart Persimmon 9.5*
Irons:CG2 3-PW
Wedges:Reg. 588's (SW, LW)Putter:Studio Design 1Ball:Pro-v1Bag:Pro Stand Deluxe

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elchene Dedicated Member

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  CheeseWedge said:
Here is the first update on my TPM 1 refinishing project. I soaked it in a can of coke and then sanded by hand up to 600 grit. I also used some acetone to get the paint out so I can redo the lettering. I will probably go one more level on the sanding and then buff. Then I am thinking about a oil can finish (some 10w30 and 2 cycle mixture.) Here is the latest pic. I like the raw look, but I think it will rust out in the summer conditions.

Looks great! I'm going to gun blue a TPM II, I'll put up pics when I'm done.


Dub Great Member

Dub

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Cool thread....keep posting what you've done lately.

Those are some great feeling wands.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...

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Any updates from anyone.  Would love to hear how your projects are turning out.

CheeseWedge - Did you find sanding the putter changed the weight much or at all?

Driver: Ben Hogan Speed Slot 1 Wood Fairway Wood: Ben Hogan Speed Slot 4 Wood Irons: Ben Hogan 1961 Power Thrust Wedges: Wilson JP II SW Putter: Spalding T.P. Mills #6


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