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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!

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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?

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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.

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mikelz Great Member

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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...


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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.

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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.

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CodeRed657 Established Member

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

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Zakko Established Member

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

Yeah, it looks like ass

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Hybrids: 4DX 18.5*
Irons: MP-30 3-PW
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mikelz Great Member

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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...


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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...


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