Fantastic video Dan! I was always worried that DIY finishes like this would come out looking like matte black spray paint. Real cheap looking like a $2 Wilson putter you'd find on the bottom shelf. This looked like it just came from the factory like that! Very tasteful satin finish without being too 'chalkboardy'. Wonderful! Can you link the gun/kit and oven you ended up purchasing for this project?
Thanks for posting this! I’m going to put a black shaft and going to black out my Yes Dianna. Need to mask out the C Grooves which should be interesting
When I removed the clubface like you did, I noticed there was glue between the iron and the clubface. can you tell me where i should buy that glue. my product is scoty cameron newport 2.5 2018
Is this way or oxidizing the putter better?... I Don tknow anything about this type of finish, but it looks like it will eventually chip away and not fade over time like oxidizing it does. It also seems like less work and money oxidizing it.
I'm not sure if you still check this channel, as you've only posted a few videos.... but do you (or anyone) have any recommendations for finding some used putter heads?
I need some help with the paint fill process after powder coating. I powder coat my putters, then move to the paint full process. There is always excess, especially in the real detailed letters, but when I use acetone to clean I notice it takes away from the powder coat too. You can see the areas I clean with the acetone and it takes away from the powder coat too. How do you paint fill and clean after powder coating?
So some powder coat powders hold up to acetone better than others. I those case's what I do is, do the paint fill, then immediately remove the excess paint with a damp towel. When I take my time, I normally get really good results using this method. Hope this helps!
Great video. Do you do any stamping on clubs and paint filling irons? If so can you do a video on it. For instance I have the callaway razr x tour irons and I was wondering if I could clean up the look on the back of the clubs. Like take out the paint or black it out.
I've been assisting with the fire fighting efforts here in Northern Cali for the last 2.5, but I've been planning on doing a stamping video for a while now, just haven't found the time. Hopefully I can get it done soon.
Right now I don't have a milling machine so I can't re-mill the faces. If the face has to be re-milled I have to send it out to a third party. Hopefully one day I'll be able to do it myself
In putter material do you like BeCu or Stainless Steel? I am looking at a ping zing 5 face balanced putter. Or do you have a suggestion? I am losing my sight.
Dan I’ve been tinkering with the idea to do a torched iron or wedge. I know that at certain temperatures the steel will take on certain colors. With your oven you used to bake your powder coat, I know that between 400-440 the iron will turn a yellow color, around 540 it starts to go to purple then to blue. Most people just use a blowtorch to achieve these colors by eye, but I was thinking about putting it in an oven, you can control the temp better and get an even distribution of heat. Do you think that would work? I’m trying to achieve a goldish color first then of course to a blue eventually.
I'm pretty sure you would need to heat it for a long time at 500 degrees to get the colors since a piece of that size will gobble up the heat like a madman since the heat from the outside will immediately get transfered to the inside as long as the inside is cooler. That's why people use a blowtorch... it simply is hot enough to heat it quickly. I used a heat gun at 650 before and it took me 1h to achieve a somewhat golden look, whereas it took like 15 minutes with a blowtorch for purple and blue. Also you should be aware that these finishes wear off super easily and any kind of water/oil/etc. will change/dull the color.
Hey Dan! If you bought a brand new Scotty Cameron would you have to strip off the current finish before you can powder coat it? If so, what do you use? Sand blaster? Paint stripper you showed in your other video? Thanks!
The wire you wrapped around the shaft to hang in the oven, what is it made out of? Also, I'm assuming you epoxied the old shaft into the clubhead. The epoxy doesn't melt and the club come crashing down in the oven?
its just a steel wire, you can pick it up at any hardware shop. The epoxy will hold, just make sure it is completely cured before you put it in the oven.
Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that... Paint thinner will remove the paint without removing the powder coat. Acetone breaks down some powders easier than others. I'm planning on some updated videos to address these issues
Dan, Is the "Createx Auto-Air Colors Candy2o Caribe Blue 4657 2oz Waterborne Custom Paints" ok to use on club paint fills? I have noticed with paints I used from club paint fill companies like G Paint that with repeated use and regular club washing the paint tends to fade. When re-filling do you suggest not layering paint over the factory fill? Would you suggest a Createx clear coat seal after a paint fill?
I really need to update this video. You are correct, you may have durability issues with the createx auto air paints. I would recommend sticking with Tamiya paints for your paint fill, I still wouldn't recommend paint filling over existing paint.
Hey Dan! question about paint fill and black powder coats. So if i just bought a putter that is already customized previously with black powder coat and paint filled but i want to change the colors. how would i remove the old paint fill without damaging the powder coat? and would i just paint fill with new paint and then wipe excess with acetone very carefully?
So removing paint fill from a putter that's already been powder coated is a fairly challenging task to be honest, because any product that has the ability to remove paint also has the ability to damage the powder coat. You could attempt to remove the paint with a toothpick, but I don't have a great recommendation for how to remove paint without damaging the existing powder coat, sorry 😐
at the 50th second of the video, when you unscrew the steel that connects to the putter face, there's usually an anti-vibration pad connecting the steel and the putter face, I removed it like you but I don't know what to do Where can I find that sticker? can you tell me how you put it back when you're done.
So I've never actually been able to find the exact same replacement vibration pad that Scotty uses. However you can put a very small bead of silicone between the face and the putter itself and this will give you almost the exact same effect as the rubber like pad that Scotty uses.
The most effective way to modify irons is with black oxide or PVD coatings, but most people will not have the proper setups to do this from home. I've never tested powder coat on irons, but maybe I'll make a video about it so that you can see how it holds up
So it totally depends on the powder coat quality. Some hold up to acetone better than others, however, that being said, I have switched from powder coat to Cerakote because the finish is much stronger. I plan to update this video soon explaining why I no longer use powder coat on my putters
Was just curious thanks. I currently am only doing acid finishes or plating. Was contemplating powder coat or cerakote. Cerakote holds up to solvents but heard it's not very durable for a putter that you actually game with
@@shmirginhymer1867 from my experience when Cerakote is applied correctly it's extremely durable. I know a few guys who did cerakote on their gamers about 3 years ago and they're still holding up. It's definitely a more durable option than powder coat
How do you paint fill after powder coating? I read that acetone strips the powder coating off and don't know how I will be able to clean up the lettering now. Thanks!
Great question, acetone can damage powder coat, but only if you use an excessive amount for an extended period of time. When doing your paint fill try to have as little run over as possible, then use a paper towel with acetone on it to lightly wipe up the excess paint. Keep in mind that different paints and powder coat polymers may react differently, so testing on something other than your putter beforehand is highly recommend
I've used a couple different powders, but to be honest the results have always been about the same. Just use something name brand and quality and you should be good. (stay away from a lot of the powders sold on ebay)
