Painting a Driver!

[Walkerjames]

So I did this driver For RP a while back and I thought I'd share the steps it took with everybody.

 

Step 1

 

Get a Driver! ( this is a very important step)

 

 

If its your first time painting a driver I would get a cheap one to practice on first or get one from someone else! LOL.

 

 

Step 2 Prep

 

Tape off any parts that you don't want sanded and then I sanded the paint with p220 sand paper, this helps open up the paint so the stripper can really get under it ( you don't have to sand it but it makes the next part of this step easier)

 

 

Also as you can see in the picture I cap of the end of the hosel so no stripper can get in there!

 

Get to stripping! You know what I mean!

 

 

USE GLOVES,EYE PROTECTION and a MASK!!'

 

This stuff is no joke! And also really wash your hands before using the washroom! That's an important one.

I use a paint burst to put the stripper in the driver and then put plastic wrap and it to keep the stripper from evaporating ( I don't really know if the plastic wrap is really needed I have always done it this way)

 

 

 

Once the stripper has done its job I remove the paint ( I scrub it with a red scuff pad)

Water will neutralize the stripper.some paint will be left behind I just sand it off P320 sand paper.

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3 Paint

 

Mask off the areas you are not painting i.e. face sole etc.

Then I clean it with a wax and grease remover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then once clean and masked a spray on two coats of a 2 part direct metal sealer

 

 

 

Then it's time for some color and remember who this driver is for!

 

 

 

I used House of kolor and made a custom mix of RP pink

 

 

 

Then time for some shine I put on two coats of PPG 8188 Glamour clear

 

 

 

 

Once the paint was dry it was time to do the paint fill RP wanted to fill it with the same hot pink as the top but I thought it would look better with a two tone fill. And he didn't send it back so I think he agreed. lol

 

 

 

 

And that's that! Oh I almost forgot the Most important step of all!!'

That was close.........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy a well deserved Break!

 

I hope this will be helpful to any members wanting to change the driver up a bit!!

[Mr_Theoo]

Thanks for posting this walker! Did you let it air dry or cure the paint in a booth?

[Walkerjames]

Thanks for posting this walker! Did you let it air dry or cure the paint in a booth?

I just let it air dry but it was in the booth just to keep clean.

[GolfSpy WD]

This falls under the category of looks really easy to do, really hard to actually do well.

 

WJ, you're a master.

[Mr_Theoo]

This falls under the category of looks really easy to do, really hard to actually do well.

 

WJ, you're a master.

 

Yes he is lol. I'd rather pay him than try this on my own lol

[Walkerjames]

This falls under the category of looks really easy to do, really hard to actually do well.

 

WJ, you're a master.

Thanks WD! It's is some times hard to explain when I do it on a daily bases. So I would be happy to explain it in more detail to any one who wants.

[Hula Rock]

That is some Write up Brutha. Nice work.....

 

Can I just skip all of the steps and send a head to you with several freshly squeezed beers ???? hahahahaha

 

well done.....

 

Step 1

Get a Driver! ( this is a very important step)

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Walkerjames]

That is some Write up Brutha. Nice work.....

 

Can I just skip all of the steps and send a head to you with several freshly squeezed beers ???? hahahahaha

 

well done.....

 

Step 1

Get a Driver! ( this is a very important step)

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Thanks Hula! I think your driver already has a pretty bitchen paint job! #Covert.

[whiskey golf]

Yes he is lol. I'd rather pay him than try this on my own lol

 

Same here

[clr944]

Great work...You make it look easy.

 

A few comments or questions;

 

1) Is there a rule of thumb for removing the masking tape after spraying? Should the paint be wet, semi dry, or fully dry when removing the tape? It's hard to get good clean paint lines.

 

2) How much wet sanding (2000/1500 grit) are you doing, if any, between the base coats and clear?

 

Thanks

[Walkerjames]

Great work...You make it look easy.

 

A few comments or questions;

 

1) Is there a rule of thumb for removing the masking tape after spraying? Should the paint be wet, semi dry, or fully dry when removing the tape? It's hard to get good clean paint lines.

 

2) How much wet sanding (2000/1500 grit) are you doing, if any, between the base coats and clear?

 

Thanks

1) I use fine line tape from 3m and its really good for edges. I pull the tape off after its dry. Just be careful to pull the tape away from the edge not toward it. If that makes sense.

 

2) I don't sand between coats unless the is some dirt or Somthing in the base.

 

I hope that answered your questions.

[JREcklund03]

Very nice! Just to echo and repeat others....you are very talented!

[Walkerjames]

Very nice! Just to echo and repeat others....you are very talented!

Thanks man!

[Blade]

Great job on the club and the write up. Have you ever done any airbrushing?

[Walkerjames]

Great job on the club and the write up. Have you ever done any airbrushing?

A little but I'm not that artistic! And thanks Blade.

[ronniemac]

I have a stage 2 and really hate the look of it.

[BestGrips.com]

Walkerjames! That is amazing!

[Walkerjames]

Walkerjames! That is amazing!

Thanks Zach! That means a lot coming from a man of your talent!

[Walkerjames]

I have a stage 2 and really hate the look of it.

Ya the busy crown is not for everybody. Have you tried closing your eyes when you hit it? LOL!

[SMRT]

Nice Job. I did this to a couple of drivers that had scratches on the crown and then I started repainting all of my woods to match with flat black. I wish I had your booth! I would have a lot less sanding between coats. Can I borrow it? I kid!

[Walkerjames]

Nice Job. I did this to a couple of drivers that had scratches on the crown and then I started repainting all of my woods to match with flat black. I wish I had your booth! I would have a lot less sanding between coats. Can I borrow it? I kid!

LOL ya a Booth helps.

[Hula Rock]

HaHa, LMAO, I'm such a dumbass, lol.

 

I came into this thread on page 2 and saw RonnieMac's post about no likin his Stage 2 and so I go get a few pics of my pink Stage 2 that WJ did and I was gonna say, "Now THIS is what a custom paint job should look like."

 

When I came back, for some reason, I landed on page 1 and saw all these pics of my driver and I was like "WTF?" LMAO

 

Regarding trying it yourself, I would find out what WJ wants, give it to him, and sit back and wait for a masterpiece to arrive.

 

Seriously, I've set this down next to the Bubba G25(Pink LE), and it blows it away. Literally, not figuratively speaking.

 

He truly is amazing

 

Ok, I'm finished

 

 

Fairways & Greens 4ever

 

"Regarding trying it yourself, I would find out what WJ wants, give it to him, and sit back and wait for a masterpiece to arrive."

 

X2 ......... My man does some stunning work. Might have him paint my CTSV, FLAT BLUE

[Walkerjames]

Thanks Boys! I appreciate your kind words.

 

Hey Hula have you looked in to a Wrap for your CTSV?

We have a guy here that does them and they look like a paint job but when you want to go back to gloss you just pull it off! It's a great alternative to flat paint.

[Hula Rock]

Thanks Boys! I appreciate your kind words.

 

Hey Hula have you looked in to a Wrap for your CTSV?

We have a guy here that does them and they look like a paint job but when you want to go back to gloss you just pull it off! It's a great alternative to flat paint.

 

Interesting, how does in hold up ??

[Walkerjames]

Interesting, how does in hold up ??

So far so good he has been doing them for a few years and I haven't seen any issues. You can check out some of the cars he has done

 

http://royalmuffler.com/blog/

[Hula Rock]

So far so good he has been doing them for a few years and I haven't seen any issues. You can check out some of the cars he has done

 

http://royalmuffler.com/blog/

 

 

I JUST $HIT MYSELF...... holly cow...... that BLUE is awsome.

[Walkerjames]

I JUST $HIT MYSELF...... holly cow...... that BLUE is awsome.

Ya it looks even better in person!

[Mr_Theoo]

I JUST $HIT MYSELF...... holly cow...... that BLUE is awsome.

+1 :blink:

[whiskey golf]

So far so good he has been doing them for a few years and I haven't seen any issues. You can check out some of the cars he has done

 

http://royalmuffler.com/blog/

 

I had to take a look, those cars are badass. Especially the military green although that would look much better on a Jeep or truck.

[Walkerjames]

I had to take a look, those cars are badass. Especially the military green although that would look much better on a Jeep or truck.

I completely agree Whiskey.