Removing Rust from Scotty Cameron

[billybaub]

I have just had my Scotty Cameron Circa 52 #5 delivered that I picked up cheap from the bay.

The putter is in better condition that I expected but just wondering the best way to remove some rust that is in the bottom.

Also if I was to look at refinishing the putter what finish would you recommend?


Cheers

[davepuppies]

steel wool

[billybaub]

Will coke do the trick or will it remove the dark finish aswell?

[terrys]

try some WD40. Spray it onto a cloth, something like a chux, and let it sit for 20-30 seconds, then rub on the rust affected area. That should do the trick.

[TheBoz_fromOz]

Coke will strip the black if left long enough, that is how we used to strip them.
Terry's on the money from memory. Boz.

[Hux]

See the thread about pimping Scotties. Kari will refinish with a black oxide for $50.

[peter_rs]

Is Kari still around?

[Captain Nemo]

Yep!
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=kari+lajosi+putters

[peter_rs]

I emailed that link and the old email listed on ozgolf and got nothing hence my post.

[BrentonJ]

steel wool

It will have to be 0000 grade steel wool so it doesn't scratch

[Azza82]

Get hold of some stuff called Purple. Truck drivers use it on bull bars etc.
Cleans your clubs up good. Makes them shine.

[Captain Nemo]

I emailed that link and the old email listed on ozgolf and got nothing hence my post.

Ring him.

[Ferrins]

Rust improves the quality of the metal, however it will make it harder. Rolls Royce let's their engine blocks rust for ages to improve metal quality.

[Veefore]

Rust improves the quality of the metal, however it will make it harder. Rolls Royce let's their engine blocks rust for ages to improve metal quality.

I've never heard that one before. I know that anodizing on Alloy's is basically forced oxidation and produces a harder surface but on steel or iron it produces a softer powdery surface that breaks away easily.

[IanO]

Ferrins is talking about Cast Iron rather than forged steel. I can't remember the technical details (from my apprenticeship in '77) but, for cast iron, it is good practice to let it weather before final machining.

[LeftyHoges]

The WD40 is probably the way to go. It worked for a while with my Studio Design I but in the end nothing could stop the rust in that and I had to get Kari to refinish it. Glad I did though.

Pics here of the refurb (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/21163-LeftyHoges-Throwing-Utensils?highlight=Kari)

[peter_rs]

Got a hold of Kari on the phone $90 for a black chrome finish.