Removing paint from woods

Claude Harmon

Hi, has any one ever (intentionally) removed the paint from their woods. I have a couple of Taylor Made 580XD, that i love, but they're pretty beat up, paint chipped etc...

I was thinking of removing the paint from the head to give it a cleaner, raw look. I looked on the internet and people suggest a product called Acetone. I've never heard of this.

Any one have any experience?

death1234567

Claude Harmon wrote: »

I looked on the internet and people suggest a product called Acetone. I've never heard of this.

Acetone is usually in nail polish remover or paint thinnner.

Claude Harmon

Thanks - would it be strong enough to work on the paint on woods?

Kace

Very much doubt it - it will give it a good clean, but no way will it remove the finish on woods. Sounds like a lot of work to me and it will be difficult to get any sort of a decent finish again afterwards.

Would be very interested to hear about how you get on if you try it. Last time I did this was with real wooden woods, which I sanded back completely and then revarnished.

david

Think of the shots you'll save with less drag! :eek:

Claude Harmon

And the lack of glare - probably give me an extra 20 yards.

If i get it done, i'll post some pictures.

stringy

when you're finished you could repaint them in tippex so you'd have white heads on your clubs like all the cool kids.

dvemail

stringy wrote: »

when you're finished you could repaint them in tippex so you'd have white heads on your clubs like all the cool kids.

I've actually seen a picture of somebody that re-painted one of his drivers white on another golf forum. Its mad what some people to with their clubs. If i can find the picture i'll post it.

Golfgraffix

I met these guys at the PGA Merchandise show last year http://bigwigzskins.com/bigwigz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=71

J

Carpenter

Golfgraffix wrote: »

I met these guys at the PGA Merchandise show last year http://bigwigzskins.com/bigwigz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=71

J

USA only

soundsham

try a little drop of cellulose thinners if you can get it from a paint shop,or spray painter
might only come in 5l so could cost €25,spray shop might have a dirty litre somewhere that would do for a test

its similar to acetone but stronger,these solvents evaporate v quickly so might be a problem
i suggest dipping it if possible in a container(metal) in your shed as it stinks
also highly flammable so be careful,also dont get it splashing about
i would give the driver head a dip for 10-15 secs,if if softens enough a cloth would move it,wear gloves, if it works wash the head with white spirits after cellulose,then soapy water before handling....I think:eek:
good luck