G-Bar Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Good afternoon all, I'm looking for some advice, I popped out for a round the other night and when i took out the putter on the 1st green i was horrified to see what had happened to my beloved Bettinardi........see pics attached I think a mix of fertilizer on the greens and wet conditions (I live in Scotland its wet all year) plus me leaving the putter in the headcover for a fortnight has caused the damage. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get her back to her former beautiful self? Any help would be massively appreciated thanks and regards Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Oh man, sorry to see that. It's not much help, but there is a place in North Carolina called Continental Golf that just about everyone I know here sends there clubs to, to be refinished. Maybe you can reach out to see if they have any contacts in Scotland. Good Luck http://www.continentalgolf.net/repair.html Quote TSR1 9.0 Graphite Design DI 5R TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Bar Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks for that, i will see if i can find someone in Scotland, failing that it would be a nice excuse for a trip to North Carolina Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks for that, i will see if i can find someone in Scotland, failing that it would be a nice excuse for a trip to North Carolina I like your thinking, an excuse for a trip to Pinehurst..ha Quote TSR1 9.0 Graphite Design DI 5R TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelTJ Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I know it sounds crazy but use toothpaste and a toothbrush and it should remove it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I know it sounds crazy but use toothpaste and a toothbrush and it should remove it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Interesting, well that certainly would be cheaper than a trip to NC...but not as fun dadivots 1 Quote TSR1 9.0 Graphite Design DI 5R TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 There are some home remedies to remove the spots I'm sure, but I don't know what is the final coat. Most chemicals that remove stains would also strips the coating if you have one on the putter originally. Look it up if your putter needs one. It may help. Sending it out for a refinishing job is always a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Bar Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Thanks all, I'll try the toothpaste first before i book my tickets Do i leave the toothpaste on for a while before i start scrubbing? I have an old scotty that i will test on first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Nope, use a lil water & scub with toothbrush or fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 It could also just be a mix of water and dirt stains... did you try with warm water and soap first? Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Nope, use a lil water & scub with toothbrush or fingers. Works decent on car headlights to remove the oxidation as well. I detail my cars when I'm not playing golf bullldog 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 w/ BGT Stability Tour Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 .........I detail my cars when I'm not playing golf So then your car looks like this? Sent by carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy Reesedw and GeekingGolf 2 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 To give a little value to the thread: I tend to think soaking with hot water and dish soap for a while would be a nice first step in this cleanup. A brillo pad might prove useful too if you can find one that's relatively soft. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelTJ Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Thanks all, I'll try the toothpaste first before i book my tickets Do i leave the toothpaste on for a while before i start scrubbing? I have an old scotty that i will test on first No the toothpaste is a very mild abrasive. I've used in many times on Cameron's and even a Betti Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GeekingGolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I also used toothpaste on a shaft that had blueing @ a double bend point (was heated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 You can make a paste out of water and baking soda as well...works really well dadivots 1 Quote XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadivots Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 You can make a paste out of water and baking soda as well...works really well Yes. After looking and reading this would be my attempted cure. The 'rust' spots you are seeing are in fact iron deposits. Wouldnt think it was part of the fertilizer used there but you never know. Rust (and iron) is everywhere right but some nitrogen or chem and the rest if in a wet spot could 'heat up' the finish and blotch it or strip it no doubt. Anyway, some baking soda past basically would neutralize what is ever on there and stall the rust. Dry it GOOD and then take some good metal or wheel polish ands rub it in to a light coat. Refurb from there. Yeah, winters at the shop were like that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Reach out to RookieBlue7. He is a reliable source of information on restoration projects and a super solid Spy. Quote ______S9-1 Pro D - Matrix Ozik XCON 6 S ______S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S ________3DX 17* - Matrix Ozik Altus Hybrid SG ______ICON Black 4-PW - KBS Tour V S __________588 RTG 49 RTX 52.10 56.12 - DG S400 ______Amazing Grace NYC Tour CS _______'19 TP5X (the preceding have all been gamer approved) "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ - Ben Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelTJ Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Any results?? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Bar Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Finally got round to cleaning up my putter and although it's not back to pristine condition I'm pleased with the results. I went down the warm water approach first which had limited effect, I added some toothpaste and some further elbow grease and this cleaned up the putter. Thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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