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 Jun 3 2008, 02:47 AM
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TSG Amateur  Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 27-April 07 Member No.: 10,408 Quote: there is no shorcut Brand of Choice: EPON, FOURTEEN  |
Hi,
I just found this little chip on the sole of my beloved AF-701 7 iron. (IMG:style_emoticons/TSG_Smileys/tsg_smilie_mad.gif) Anybody know if there is any way to fix this or minimize the spot? Thanks!
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Jun 3 2008, 06:52 AM
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TSG Caddie  Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 1-July 07 From: Texas Member No.: 10,659 Quote: Doggone my hide Occupation: Divot Doctor Ltd. - Custom Club Performance Tuner Handicap: 2 Brand of Choice: Epon What's in the Bag?: Epon, Honma |
Being an "Equipment Purist" myself, I felt your pain after I looked at the picture.
Here are some suggestions to either fix or minimize the scars. First, you will have to buy two sleeves of Silicone Carbide Wet Sandpaper (320 Grit) and another at 600 Grit. Start with the 320 Grit and buff the scratches until most of the surface scratches are gone or very small. Then switch to the 600 Grit and buff until the surface is once again smooth and shiny. Now to fix the deeper gouges requires a specialist. Locate a Master Welder who is adept at special metal braising. I found a Welder down the road from my Shop and he has filled the deepest gouges using the proper braising techniques to perfection. After the welding job, return home and repeat the Sandpaper process. The scratches and deepest gouges should be gone or minimized. I have done this process many times for my "Purist" customers and they all have been pleased with the result. A lot of work is required on your part, but once its finished you will have your beloved 7 iron back looking good again. |
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Jun 3 2008, 06:59 AM
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TSG Amateur Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 27-April 07 Member No.: 10,408 Quote: there is no shorcut Brand of Choice: EPON, FOURTEEN |
QUOTE (Goodsie @ Jun 3 2008, 10:52 AM)  Being an "Equipment Purist" myself, I felt your pain after I looked at the picture. Here are some suggestions to either fix or minimize the scars. First, you will have to buy two sleeves of Silicone Carbide Wet Sandpaper (320 Grit) and another at 600 Grit. Start with the 320 Grit and buff the scratches until most of the surface scratches are gone or very small. Then switch to the 600 Grit and buff until the surface is once again smooth and shiny. Now to fix the deeper gouges requires a specialist. Locate a Master Welder who is adept at special metal braising. I found a Welder down the road from my Shop and he has filled the deepest gouges using the proper braising techniques to perfection. After the welding job, return home and repeat the Sandpaper process. The scratches and deepest gouges should be gone or minimized. I have done this process many times for my "Purist" customers and they all have been pleased with the result. A lot of work is required on your part, but once its finished you will have your beloved 7 iron back looking good again. Would buffing with sandpapers at least eliminate most of scratches? I don't know if I could even find a welder since I don't know much about welder or metal braising. I would definitely try the buffing with sandpaper first and see if it helps. At least if I could eliminate some of scratches, I would be happy man! Thanks for the information! Greatly appreciated!! |
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Jun 3 2008, 07:07 AM
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TSG Caddie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 1-July 07 From: Texas Member No.: 10,659 Quote: Doggone my hide Occupation: Divot Doctor Ltd. - Custom Club Performance Tuner Handicap: 2 Brand of Choice: Epon What's in the Bag?: Epon, Honma |
Yes, the Sandpaper process would minimize the scratches or remove the shallower ones completely. You then could finish the Sandpaper buffing by using some sort of polishing cream like SimiChrome or similiar. The gouges won't look as bad either if you really bear down in the grooves with the Sandpaper. Good Luck.
Goodsie |
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Jun 3 2008, 07:18 AM
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TSG Amateur Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 27-April 07 Member No.: 10,408 Quote: there is no shorcut Brand of Choice: EPON, FOURTEEN |
QUOTE (Goodsie @ Jun 3 2008, 11:07 AM) Yes, the Sandpaper process would minimize the scratches or remove the shallower ones completely. You then could finish the Sandpaper buffing by using some sort of polishing cream like SimiChrome or similiar. The gouges won't look as bad either if you really bear down in the grooves with the Sandpaper. Good Luck. Goodsie Thank you thank you!! You are my life saver!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/TSG_Smileys/tsg_smiley_heart.gif) |
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