Jump to content
Subscribe to the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Subscribe to the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Polishing used clubs?

sherm

By sherm
in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting

 Share
Note: This thread is 6429 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

sherm Member

sherm

Posted
Posted
So, I finally broke down and got a set of decent used clubs. The woods are in great shape (Callaway FT3, BB 3 and 5), but the irons (BB 2006 3-PW) are pretty scuffed on the soles. I see on eBay that there are quite a few people selling "polished" sets. Looks like they do a pretty good job. I think that I could do this a well. I just need to know what kind of stuff I need to get to polish my irons. Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for any help that you folks can give me!

Shindig Incredible Member

Shindig

Posted
Posted
  sherm said:
So, I finally broke down and got a set of decent used clubs. The woods are in great shape (Callaway FT3, BB 3 and 5), but the irons (BB 2006 3-PW) are pretty scuffed on the soles. I see on eBay that there are quite a few people selling "polished" sets. Looks like they do a pretty good job. I think that I could do this a well. I just need to know what kind of stuff I need to get to polish my irons. Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for any help that you folks can give me!

How scuffed are they? Did you do a traditional cleaning and they were still in that condition?

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

fjm039 Member

fjm039

Posted
Posted
I'm interested in responses here too. I have a new set of X18 irons and with the shiny finish they are already showing some 'wear' after only a few rounds. Cleaning them helps significantly but I can already tell that I will be wanting to get the new shine back later in the year.

In the bag
Driver: Big Bertha 460
3W: Big Bertha
3 - SW X-18
Putter: oz


mikelz Great Member

mikelz

Posted
Posted
  sherm said:
So, I finally broke down and got a set of decent used clubs. The woods are in great shape (Callaway FT3, BB 3 and 5), but the irons (BB 2006 3-PW) are pretty scuffed on the soles. I see on eBay that there are quite a few people selling "polished" sets. Looks like they do a pretty good job. I think that I could do this a well. I just need to know what kind of stuff I need to get to polish my irons. Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for any help that you folks can give me!

Golfworks sells Simichrome polishing compound. They recommend using a cloth wheel on a power drill to to the work. I clamp my drill in a vise, lock it in the ON position and move the club around. It works.

Best, Mike Elzey

In my bag:
Driver: Cleveland Launcher 10.5 stiff
Woods: Ping ISI 3 and 5 - metal stiffIrons: Ping ISI 4-GW - metal stiffSand Wedges: 1987 Staff, 1987 R-90Putter: two ball - black bladeBall: NXT Tour"I think what I said is right but maybe not.""If you know so much, why are you...


sherm Member

sherm

Posted
  • Author
Posted
They are clean, it's just that the soles are scuffed up. The previous owner must have been living in a pretty dry area. I take a pic or two later today and post them up.

Snake Well Established Member

Snake

Posted
Posted
I would think any chrome polish would be fine for polishing the soles. And using a drill and buffing wheel like Mike said should make it quick and easy.

In myBagBoy Revolver: HiBore XL 10.5° ⢠HiBore 3W ⢠Halo 2i, 3i & 4i
MX900 5-PW ⢠MP-R 52-07° & 58-10° ⢠Studio Select Squareback 1

Carl Spackler: This is a hybrid. This is a cross of Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia. The amazing stuff...


CodeRed657 Established Member

CodeRed657

Posted
Posted
anyone ever try that satin/brushed look with steel wool?

Driver: r7 460 10.5*
3 Wood: Launcher Steel 15*
Hybrid: HALO 3i 22*
Irons: X-20 Tour 3-PW
Wedge: RAC Chrome 56*/12*Putter: White Steel 2-Ball Blade


Zakko Established Member

Zakko

Posted
Posted
  CodeRed657 said:
anyone ever try that satin/brushed look with steel wool?

Yeah, it looks like ass

Driver: Sumo2 5900 10.5*
3+ Utility: 3DX Utility 13.5*
Hybrids: 4DX 18.5*
Irons: MP-30 3-PW
Wedges: Vokey SM54.10 & SM60.04Putter: T.P. Mills StudioBall: GamerBag: Warbird Stand


mikelz Great Member

mikelz

Posted
Posted
  sherm said:
Well, here's a sample. 3-PW are pretty much the same......

That should polish up just fine. I didn't see any holes in the chrome.

Best, Mike Elzey

In my bag:
Driver: Cleveland Launcher 10.5 stiff
Woods: Ping ISI 3 and 5 - metal stiffIrons: Ping ISI 4-GW - metal stiffSand Wedges: 1987 Staff, 1987 R-90Putter: two ball - black bladeBall: NXT Tour"I think what I said is right but maybe not.""If you know so much, why are you...


mikelz Great Member

mikelz

Posted
Posted
  Snake said:
I would think any chrome polish would be fine for polishing the soles. And using a drill and buffing wheel like Mike said should make it quick and easy.

I think that's right. I recommended Simichrome because it has a fine grit. It will also remove bluing/heat-discoloration.

Best, Mike Elzey

In my bag:
Driver: Cleveland Launcher 10.5 stiff
Woods: Ping ISI 3 and 5 - metal stiffIrons: Ping ISI 4-GW - metal stiffSand Wedges: 1987 Staff, 1987 R-90Putter: two ball - black bladeBall: NXT Tour"I think what I said is right but maybe not.""If you know so much, why are you...


Note: This thread is 6429 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    TourStriker
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • DeadMan
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Day 27: did a stack session. 
    • Shindig
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By Shindig · Posted

      Context:  I am on vacation, so I don't have access to my indoor practice room, and I won't for about a month. Day 12 (August 22).  Today's weather was not one where even I was going to be outside.  For whatever reason, I didn't do the putting drill today.  There was a drill I remembered from this site (the article was something akin to "five things you can do to improve that don't require talent") that involved having an iron along the back from stance, moving to backswing and holding, then moving to forward swing and holding.  So I did that for five minutes today. I also spent 90 minutes at the gym;  my main motivation for getting stronger is golf related (and I really should get back to Fit For Golf  specific workouts;  I'm not sure when I lost that habit, a poor choice on my part that I did).  Funny story, I spent 20 minutes on the Stairmaster today at the gym (the rest was weights and rests), a device I started with shortly after I took up golf because I read something about it in a Butch Harmon book.  I should be following FFG Mike's fitness advice though, not some memory of someone else.  
    • 5amZ
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By 5amZ · Posted

      Day 8 8-22 Worked on backswing length and getting some speed in backswing. Recorded swings. Was happy with practice session tonight. 
    • iacas
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By iacas · Posted

      Day 325 - 2025-08-22 Practiced for almost an hour after cleaning my cabinets to account for the new GEARS cameras and helping @OBlum for a bit. Exaggerating the same old things.
    • saevel25
      The Pro Tours Random Thoughts and Musings Thread

      By saevel25 · Posted

      Yea, faster greens = shorter putting stroke. You can be more accurate.  Really, I think people who struggle with distance control struggle just as much on slow greens as fast greens. I've seen people blast putts 10-FT past the hole on 8 or 9 STIMP as much as 11-12 STIMP.  I prefer faster greens. Usually means the putting surface is better and again, shorter putting stroke.     
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept
The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...