TP Mills Putter Full Restoration 

That’s a fantastic idea

Great idea, I have a couple of Scotty's your more than welcome to have a go at as they are just sitting around rusting away long story.. lol

@@texasspangler Email me some pics! igolf906@gmail.com

@@igolf906 will do

fancy to see any Yes! putter customized

Thank you!

Thank you! They're super nice classic putters that you can find for a good price!

Thanks a lot! Working on a few more currently!

Thanks! I will be doing more putters for sure. Other clubs, like wedges possibly some irons I will be getting to also eventually.

Thank you! Currently in the works of preparing my shop to possibly do subscriber putters in the future!

Thanks so much!

Thank you!

Pretty simple setup really. I do most of the big work on the bench grinder, with the convolute and buffing wheels. Other than that I'm on my bench and vice. Would be a short video!! lol

Thanks so much!

Thank you!

Its possible. But would be a lot of work. Could maybe hand sand too after dremel but, getting a nice finish with that strictly might be hard.

Painting the head itself I don't know if I can really help you as I dont have experience in that. The only thing I've learned from painting anything is your prep work is the most important thing. Even a nice sandblasting prior to paint would be good. And always give it ample time to cure before handling it. Being a putter, it will eventually wear out you would assume but, I'm sure a good enamel and prepped paint job could last a bit.

Thats awesome! I've always loved the look of these heel shafted 8802 Style putters!

@@igolf906 I now have a similar shaped in the design by Cleveland blade.

@@davidbrady7478 Nice! I currently game a Scotty Del Mar. A mid mallet but still heel shafted. Love it! But if you like this putter stick around on the channel! I will be giving it away at 500 subs! 😁

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@@davidbrady7478 Thanks a lot!

You don't have to oil quench. It helps slightly with durability and gives it a slightly better shine, but both methods will require steady maintenance otherwise they will fade, and rust.

Gun blue can be done hot or cold. And I'm sure theres a more industrial type process for some of them but, it can be done pretty simply at home! I use Birchwood Casey brand and it works awesome on carbon steels like these TP Mills.

@@igolf906 How does the heat process you use turn the metal blueish permanently? Looks great.

@@marcusjohnson488 Its just what happens with steels. You heat it and it turns color. There is actually a scale you can find online for at what temperatures it changes colors. Its really cool!

@@igolf906 how do you know when a club is stainless, nickel plated, carbon steel, etc? Just google or is there another way? I have an old Bobby Grace Mini GT and Im not sure what kind of steel it is and google hasn't been much help.

@scootification if nothing is showing up online there are chemical tests that can be done. Gun Blue, stainless Black etc. Otherwise not sure what else can be done. Looking at that model online I would assume it's a Stainless steel. But not 100%

I don't really use a dremel much. Only for tight small spots on occasion, but even then, it's way too difficult to keep the surface smooth that I just hand sand those areas. I can't recommend a dremel for an entire restore. You would be better off hand sanding if you don't have the proper equipment.

@@igolf906 okay thank you. What grits of sandpaper should I buy for all situations putter related??

@@travism3510 Everything from 120 to 400.

I do not currently have website, but you may be on to something.... 🤔

You can torch stainless steel. The colors are a lot more vibrant on carbon steel but it works. Ive done a few. That's how I get my satin bronze finish. And I believe if you go a little longer with the torch you can get some nice subtle blue and purples.

@@igolf906 I have a studio style 1.5 I’d like to try torching. I have a benzonatic propane torch.. hopefully that works. I’d like to go fro bronze and blue on that

@@JoshMG Should work just have to take your time. It takes a while to heat up. An oxyacetylene torch would do the job in seconds 🤷🏽‍♂️

For solid or bright colors I use Testors enamel paints, which is what was used on this particular putter.

Yes! Just standard mineral spirits you can get from any hardware store. 1/3 of the price of grip solvent and works just as well.

@@igolf906 Awesome! I thought so! Hoping to do some fun projects like this as well!

@@T-Wgolf It is very fun! Stay tuned ;) Ill be doing a few more Odyssey Rossies and an old Scotty Cameron later on.

Being that its carbon steel, I will be giving it a nice oil rub before I ship it or anything. If I were thinking about it, I SHOULD have oil quenched it while it was hot. That really sets the finish in nicely.

Ok nice thanks!! Also where do you get that material for the shaft? Looks pretty sweet!

@@tylerklasko2520 Its just 5/8" heat shrink tubing! I bought it off ebay for like $7. Did two clubs with it. I may try a smaller tubing because some of these classic putters have smaller shafts. And its really hard to get a nice tight wrap. But very durable and looks sweet!

@@igolf906diesel oil as mentioned prior? Going to try this finish tonight!

For storage just a super thin wipe of oil would be fine but honestly I never touched this one since I finished it. It's had headcover on and has been in the house and is completely free of rust.

Depending on how bad it is, you can probably start with 80 or 120. Then work your way up through 400 or 600 before trying to polish

@@igolf906 cool thank you! There isn’t much pitting and I’m trying it for the first time!

It's a 3:1 heat shrink tube. As good as it looks I probably won't be using it anymore. Will be trying cerakote on a shaft next.

@@igolf906 what abt oil quenching?never try on a shaft it may work?

That would need to be quite the setup. Plus you would have to strip all of the plating on the shafts and then the shaft would be bear steel and even with the quenching would need to be taken care of otherwise will rust.

I'm still in the process of preparing my shop to do putters from subscribers. But not quite yet. Though I would love to see pics of this Scotty! Email me at igolf906@gmail.com and we can talk more.

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I have that exact putter, unfortunately, not restored. Awesome job!

@@brianpomeroy5839 Its actually a very nice putter for what you can pick an old one up for!

Polishing any type of metal is a good rust inhibitor, but yes, because it's carbon steel it still can rust. Even after the torch finish. That's why a little bit of care for these is needed. With light oiling from time to time.

I see some of the other videos here in RU-vid they are using chemicals to coat the putter hehe sorry for the trouble I am in the middle of restoring my Scotty however I couldn't decide how will I finish it

@@MrRonbeks no problem. Let me know if you need any help!

@@igolf906 thank you btw you did great to your putter keep it up 👍

Did you watch till the end?? 😏

Depends on the putter. If I do it for a friend or family member. But this particular putter I'm going to be giving away at 500 subscribers.