Nice video, especially stressing the eye protection, a lot of people take it for granted. I just started repairing and restoring vintage clubs as a retirement hobby. I love watching these kinds of videos they have a wealth of information.
I don't have the same amount of tools that you do, but I love bringing the older irons back. I love working on the old brass putters, they are amazing to put a shine on.
Great videos One thing that isn´t shown here - as the iron doesn´t have the issue - is the dark brown/black ball-strike marks that develop on the club-face when the golf ball is centered over and over. How are those removed?
LoL, I watched the first video that you made of polishing and cleaning those Callaway. I thought it was good Thanks for redoing the video, with a more in depth and detail on doing the refurbish on the video. Keep up the great work
Great in depth video. Especially to see the different wheels and compounds etc. Thank you! I'm planning to restore a set of Mizuno MP32 Forged Irons! Including repainting the worn text and number etc too :)
Theoretically, clubheads -- like car bumpers -- can be re-chromed. If the set is of sentimental value or one intends to play it for years ahead, it might be worth re-chroming the heads after removing dents and dings and scratches.
I am just curious, if you don't renew the club surface to its original state with nickel plating, will it not be more susceptible to wear and rust than it was before?
Hi David, Very difficult to say, not much would be my best answer. You may have to sacrifice some chrome to get some of the deeper dings and nicks out.
New clubs or old. It's the golfer not the club Old saying it's the arrow not the Indian Technology has proved a lot ... but it doesn't fix a bad swing. Go out and have fun. You're not golfing for a living. You're playing with your buddies. Drink a few beers , laugh a little , get a bite to eat , turn off your cell and enjoy the day. Been playing for 35 years. And there is no cure for a bad swing or a bad game. Just enjoy the day with whatever clubs you own That being said. Buy whatever you want. lol. We all spend money on what we don't need anyhow. You want a new driver , putter or new sticks. Go get them. Enjoy
Thanks for these videos! Do you always use the dremel and deep scratches vs using a deburring wheel? Also, do you ever refurbish the faces? Quick sandblast on those or do you leave them alone? I live in the desert and have some deep wear and tear on the soles and even the face from hitting from our sandy washes.
Hi Rob, think you could use either both probably give you the same result. I tend not to do a lot with the faces, I do not have access to sandblasting but I guess that would be the best choice . Best regards Andrew
Andrew, good video thanks but can you please issue a warning not to attempt this with BeCu clubs? BeCu is extremely hazardous and in the highest category of carcinogen.The polishing techniques shown here would release dust and fumes which would be very dangerous if inhaled. A basic mask would offer no protection and the best advice is simply not to attempt it. Same goes for the manganese bronze most Ping putters are made off. Slightly lower category carcinogen but still not something you should use abrasive polishing techniques on. BTW your Hogan iron is a 1988 Redline.
@@andrewainsworth497 There are various Apex irons from '72 onwards. Most of the '70's models have the Sunburst logo on the back, or Cameo. The Redlines are distinctive only having the Hogan script. Beautiful irons! I still play them so I am a bit biased!
@@andrewainsworth497 Andrew, no problem. I personally prefer the deep patina of BeCu - it is how they are meant to be - but am aware that some people like to try and shine them up and so may be tempted to try this method. It is nasty stuff so good to get the warning out there.
Nice video, especially stressing the eye protection, a lot of people take it for granted. I just started repairing and restoring vintage clubs as a retirement hobby. I love watching these kinds of videos they have a wealth of information.
I don't have the same amount of tools that you do, but I love bringing the older irons back. I love working on the old brass putters, they are amazing to put a shine on.
Hi Scott, yes ref polishing is very satisfying work.
Great videos
One thing that isn´t shown here - as the iron doesn´t have the issue - is the dark brown/black ball-strike marks that develop on the club-face when the golf ball is centered over and over.
How are those removed?
Look up Brad Meehan here on RUclips. He has some videos on refinishing club faces.
Very helpful, I’m refurbing a set of MP30s at the moment so this video will come in handy!
Glad it was helpful!
LoL, I watched the first video that you made of polishing and cleaning those Callaway.
I thought it was good
Thanks for redoing the video, with a more in depth and detail on doing the refurbish on the video.
Keep up the great work
Thanks Fire, hopefully the remake is better than the original!!!
Appreciate your support.
Best regards
Andrew
Nice freshening. 1988-1989 Hogan Apex Redline.
Thanks for watching John. Merry Christmas to you.
Thanks for your video ,I did reimbursement on my old lob Wilson wedge at work 2 weeks ago came up perfect I'm a polisher 👌
Glad it helped
Great in depth video. Especially to see the different wheels and compounds etc. Thank you! I'm planning to restore a set of Mizuno MP32 Forged Irons! Including repainting the worn text and number etc too :)
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve just bought an old set of MP32’s to do the exact same thing too
Theoretically, clubheads -- like car bumpers -- can be re-chromed. If the set is of sentimental value or one intends to play it for years ahead, it might be worth re-chroming the heads after removing dents and dings and scratches.
Excellent update video - thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
This takes me back used to love polishing clubs am going to refurbish my putter next week as a result
Hi Dave good luck, make sure you don't polish any old mangenese bronze Ping putters or BECU irons as they give off very toxic fumes/dust.
What grit is the sand attachment on the dremel? Thanks
I am just curious, if you don't renew the club surface to its original state with nickel plating, will it not be more susceptible to wear and rust than it was before?
I would imagine that yes it would be more susceptible to rust/wear. Although I must confess to not really be a expert on metals and plating issues.
@@andrewainsworth497 I am just starting to get into nickel plating, its not too expensive and good to learn. Thanks for your reply.
Hi Andrew. When you refurbish a forged club and chrome plating is lost, what's your idea as far as preventing rust ?.
Hi Gary, if you go to deep and remove the chrome plating then you cant really stop the rusting process, club then takes on that lived in look!
@@andrewainsworth497 I know that look. Cheers.
Great result, easy to follow 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent workshop
Glad you think so!
Lovely job. Looks great to me. 👍🏼
Hogan Apex Redline from 1988.
Fun video. How about an old rusty wedge?
Good idea Bob.
Enjoyed this. Thank you Andrew
Very welcome
This is probably an impossible question but roughly how much chrome do you have to play with when using the Dremel to remove the larger marks?
Hi David,
Very difficult to say, not much would be my best answer. You may have to sacrifice some chrome to get some of the deeper dings and nicks out.
Awesome video. One question, I'm having trouble finding the firmer Sisal wheel. Where do recommend shopping for them?
Hi, thanks for watching. Seen plenty for sale on Amazon here in the UK.
Well done. I've got a smaller kit and I use an electric drill. My results are pretty good but it takes a long time. Cheers
Hi Randy, yes patience can be the key with these refurb jobs.
Thanks for watching.
New clubs or old. It's the golfer not the club Old saying it's the arrow not the Indian Technology has proved a lot ... but it doesn't fix a bad swing. Go out and have fun. You're not golfing for a living. You're playing with your buddies. Drink a few beers , laugh a little , get a bite to eat , turn off your cell and enjoy the day. Been playing for 35 years. And there is no cure for a bad swing or a bad game. Just enjoy the day with whatever clubs you own That being said. Buy whatever you want. lol. We all spend money on what we don't need anyhow. You want a new driver , putter or new sticks. Go get them. Enjoy
Hi Andrew...thanks for the video. Where did you find a buffing mandrel for your bench grinder?
Pretty sure I got them off Amazon
Great job!
Thanks for these videos! Do you always use the dremel and deep scratches vs using a deburring wheel? Also, do you ever refurbish the faces? Quick sandblast on those or do you leave them alone? I live in the desert and have some deep wear and tear on the soles and even the face from hitting from our sandy washes.
Hi Rob, think you could use either both probably give you the same result. I tend not to do a lot with the faces, I do not have access to sandblasting but I guess that would be the best choice .
Best regards
Andrew
Bead blasting is less abrasive and better for golf clubs than sand.
Andrew, good video thanks but can you please issue a warning not to attempt this with BeCu clubs? BeCu is extremely hazardous and in the highest category of carcinogen.The polishing techniques shown here would release dust and fumes which would be very dangerous if inhaled. A basic mask would offer no protection and the best advice is simply not to attempt it. Same goes for the manganese bronze most Ping putters are made off. Slightly lower category carcinogen but still not something you should use abrasive polishing techniques on. BTW your Hogan iron is a 1988 Redline.
Thanks for the info , surprised the Hogan iron is that late?
Warning has been added to the description, thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Best regards
Andrew
@@andrewainsworth497 There are various Apex irons from '72 onwards. Most of the '70's models have the Sunburst logo on the back, or Cameo. The Redlines are distinctive only having the Hogan script. Beautiful irons! I still play them so I am a bit biased!
@@andrewainsworth497 Andrew, no problem. I personally prefer the deep patina of BeCu - it is how they are meant to be - but am aware that some people like to try and shine them up and so may be tempted to try this method. It is nasty stuff so good to get the warning out there.
you cant grind out dings. what you do is grind away what is aound the ding to effectively create a larger on e
Good point!
Camera on the polished brush would be nice otherwise eh!
You will always change the way the club preforms , like bounce, and other things that the club was designed to preform…..