Removing Paint Fill

[wrx_junki]

To those who have done this, what method do you think is the best? I want to remove the paint fill in my Nike VR split cavities during the off season to have a cleaner look.

[alomar123]

Acetone will work, I depending on the project use a rag, q-tip, or soak it in a bowl of it.

[billysandy]

Acetone will work, I depending on the project use a rag, q-tip, or soak it in a bowl of it.

Sounds about right to me. Use a toothpick, or a sharp point on a utility knife to scratch it out after you have applied some acetone with a 'q tip' or 'earbuds' as we call them here in the UK. Can't get hold of regular acetone? Use nail polish remover, acetone is the primary ingredient.

[Peleus]

I've found the best stuff to be the extra string lacquer thinner found at Ace hardware. Either dip a toothbrush in it and then rub on the clubs itself, or pour a small bowl and soak the club heads in it for 5 or 10 minutes. Comes RIGHT off.

[Slappy9]

A dental pick works great if you dont want to use chemicals. You can buy it at any hardware store. Also Sharpie makes a great paint pens with different sized tips that make it alot cleaner and easier to paint fill with.

[wrx_junki]

Thinking if I should remove all the paint fill in my split cavities or everything but the Nike swoosh.

[motteler621]

i wouldnt mind painting my mp-32's with a blue color instead of black.

[enis750]

there is this gel type paint remover you can buy
there are a lot of different types - anyone is fine

gob it on nice and generous, let stand 20-40 mins and the paint should just peel right out
I found some clubs harder than others to strip
my Vokeys were a breeze and my B'Stone J36's took about 4 times to remove

just take your time and repeat the steps

i have tried this on all types of finishes too - chrome, satin, black pearl and oil can
the gel remover will not harm your finish in anyway

[Ferg]

I just removed my paintfill last night and redid my clubs. I just put some paint thinner in a cup and grabbed a handful of q-tips. Dip the q-tip in the thinner and just start rubbing the area with the paint fill. It may take a couple of q-tips as they start to turn the color of the paint fill you are removing. It really is quite easy to do.

I have Ping G10's which have an orange back piece so I am changing the numbers on the soles to match the orange. I just take some paint (nail polish) and paint in the numbers. You don't have to be too careful. Let them sit a few minutes, then take a cloth with the thinner on it and start making swipes across it. Since the paint is down in the club stamping, the rag should remove the paint that isn't in the letters. Just make sure not to start wiping too much or you may need to try again. I'll try and take pictures tonight and post them.

[deronsizemore]

Acetone is good stuff. Doesn't take much effort. Just apply, let it set for a second and the paint should start to come out. I removed the paint from my Cameron and didn't need toothpicks or anything like that to chip resisting paint out.

[wrx_junki]

Acetone is good stuff. Doesn't take much effort. Just apply, let it set for a second and the paint should start to come out. I removed the paint from my Cameron and didn't need toothpicks or anything like that to chip resisting paint out.

Looks like I'll be using acetone. Just thinking if I should dump my clubs in a bucket of it or just dab the clubs with a rag. Also how do you dispose of acetone, don't really want to dump it in the toilet.

[dbwood]

Don't stick your club heads in a bucket of acetone. Acetone weakens and softens epoxy, and epoxy is what holds the heads on the shafts. A little bit on a q tip will do fine.
Also be careful around your ferrules, acetone will melt them.
You can dispose of it by pouring it into a pan of some kind and putting it outside. It will evaporate in an hour or so.

[wrx_junki]

Used some acetone to rub off the red line in the middle of the cavity on a few of my irons and this is how it turned out.





Don't think I'll be removing the black Nike swoosh and the VR is not removable since its covered in clear polish. I'd suggest taking the red line if you have either the VR blades or split cavities. Looks much better this way IMO.

[enis750]

much cleaner
also i think that VR badge is weighted too, so remving it will or might eff w your swingweight

[motteler621]

you can get the clear coat off on the VR sign and then the paint if u really want to. I would know I accidently did it to an old car of mine. Just take a pad that can scrub like a 3m metal polishing pad and put some nail polish on that part. scrub on it and it will come of

[wrx_junki]

you can get the clear coat off on the VR sign and then the paint if u really want to. I would know I accidently did it to an old car of mine. Just take a pad that can scrub like a 3m metal polishing pad and put some nail polish on that part. scrub on it and it will come of

Yeah don't really want to mess with it. I think I will keep it the way it is now.

[motteler621]

Yeah don't really want to mess with it. I think I will keep it the way it is now.

thats cool. I meant nail polish remover, not nail polish though, you just need something that can create some friction on the surface to sort of scrub it. Will come right off