1983 MacGregor M85 Colokrom Brush Copper Electroplating Restoration - DIY Golf Club Restoration

1983 MacGregor M85 Colokrom Brush Copper Electroplating Restoration
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[@williamberry9341]

Have you ever painted Ben Hogan edge graphite shaft particularly gold? What kind of paint will you use? How would you drive I do think you put the best videos out even though they early guy problems more experience more equipment they don’t get a job hang on. Keep working. You got a great career my friend God bless you.

[@jimadams5279]

The M-85 is a wonderful club. I had two sets the original and the 1983 version. Go play golf with them, it is a humbling experience.

[@BradMeehan]

I have a set of the reissues that I take out on special occasions. It's like a Sunday drive. I restored one if you'd like to see it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naWom6mripqonrc

[@jimadams5279]

@@BradMeehan Amazing good job!

[@-RTB-]

Thanks for making the video, very helpful. I want to give it a go...what's the worst thing that can happen right? Famous last words.

[@craigscott3133]

Power to the C chemistry students!

[@BradMeehan]

Sitting in the back of the class using cheat sheets. That was me.

[@alangibson4499]

Looks great

[@Ryglado]

Inspiring stuff!

[@Cyclerosis]

Beautifully done! I have a set of vintage Hogan Radials on the way that should clean up nicely! I appreciate the time you've taken to show what can be done to improve the appearance of these nice old irons.

[@BradMeehan]

I just sold a set of Radials. I love the shape of the sole.

[@umarussemanda2894]

@@BradMeehan thank you for the good work

[@BradMeehan]

@@umarussemanda2894 thank you for the nice compliment

[@MrBluesmeister]

Brad I’m enjoying your videos immensely. Thank you for your efforts and great step by step instructions. I have a suggestion for you I think may work/help during your stripping and plating processes. Use a larger alligator clip and connect it to the hosel instead of the blade. This will keep the clip out of the work area and allow you complete access to your working surface. Again thank you for sharing with us your knowledge and passion.

[@BradMeehan]

Hi, Mark. Yes, the larger alligator clip has solved my woes since this video. The little one would shoot off so the blade was the only place it would stay on! I'm learning as I go too!

[@brianday9216]

Really cool , could work for plating lead projectiles... a friend is very interested in that ...thank you

[@nelsonnobrega1133]

INSPIRING

[@liamfrancomb3535]

very interesting

[@BluecordedPoet]

Love the videos. Watches them all over and over. I just edited the order of my power supply from Amazon off your page. I'm just curious how it doesn't electrocute you? Might be a dumb question, but honestly, I don't understand. I ordered the end as well, but any advice as to not get shocked once it arrives?

[@anonymous1aoLang]

Hi possible for the nickel to restore chrome/cover the rust from sweet spots? Cause I see when u do it on the first coat of nickel it doesn't seems to cover or chrome anything at all. Tks

[@jacobkudrowich]

Strange that I have plated chrome plated stainless stee tools with a few hours of tinkering and it's worked great .

[@BradMeehan]

What was the prep before plating? And did you do the chrome at home? Interested.

[@AdamTheGuitarHero]

Makes me want to try it on some of the old clubs I have at home. How did the fully plated copper heads turn out? Would love a video on those!

[@BradMeehan]

I'd say they were "ok" only because I spent zero time polishing them first. I did it as an experiment to see if it would work. The quality really depends on the underlying condition of the metal and the prep. I'll make a video of it with a full polish first. That sound like a good idea. Stay tuned!

[@AdamTheGuitarHero]

@@BradMeehan thanks a bunch! I'll keep an eye out!

[@ryanhughes3386]

@@BradMeehan Hey Brad how can I contact you ?

[@BradMeehan]

@@ryanhughes3386 Brad @ bradmeehan.com is my email

[@mattp6355]

I have some of those original m65 my copper faces are perfectly intact with a nice patina but I'm surprised at how much of the N ickle on the rest of the club has worn away to show the copper beneath. There's no chrome I there? I would think it's steel with a layer of copper then a layer of nickle?

[@BradMeehan]

I'm going to have to do some digging. I'm working on a MacGregor Tommy Armour right now that was similar. The top layer looked chrome-ish, but not like modern chrome clubs. I have old chrome clubs that do not have this same appearance.

[@jbplays7302]

Brad, this is a GREAT video! Wonderful instructions!!! Can you give me some advice on something I'm working on? I've got a Scotty Cameron Santa Fe tei3 that has a few dings in the tei3 center. Will this work to fill in the dings on the tei3 insert? Obviously the tei3 insert is made up of mostly copper. But I'm not sure what the other metals are... What's your opinion? And I'd appreciate any helpful tips!

[@BradMeehan]

I believe it's stainless, so I would avoid the acid bath and only work on the face insert. You can polish the rest with just the sanding/polishing but no plating is needed.

[@Baddkarma_13]

Thanks for the video, that was helpful Question: can you estimate how many shots you took or amount of time using that club to get to the amount of wear at the beginning of the video?

[@BradMeehan]

I bought these clubs used, so this is the condition of the club when I got them. I'd say it was years of shots, but the rest of the club was in such good condition it's hard to estimate. The good news is, it's easy to redo it if it wears. The most time is spent in the prep.

[@curtisgay5472]

Hi Brad, first off I love the videos and the passion, I pick up something every time I watch one. I have a quick question about the book (manual) you use to look up your irons and clubs. Is it possible to share the book’s name? I’d like to try to find one as I am looking to try my hand at refinishing/refurbishing on a very small budget. Thank you for all you do! Curtis ❤😊

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you, Curtis. I have two books. One is called "The Golf Club Identification and Price Guide III: The Golf Industry's Standard Reference." www.amazon.com/dp/0927956047/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_84GEMMXZQHABNNA3E2Z5?linkCode=ml1&tag=bradmeehan-20 The other is a book by Jim Kaplan called MacGregor Golf History (and Wilson Golf History). They are a collection of catalogs from the beginning. Here's one on Amazon, but you can find them cheaper on eBay from time to time: amzn.to/44iY2A9

[@curtisgay5472]

@@BradMeehan thank you so much. Keep producing the wonderful content. All the best.

[@thedojo1182]

Can you do this to a sandblasted face or does it have to be polished?

[@BradMeehan]

Either. It will just take on the texture of what's beneath it.

[@aemcginty]

Great channel! What is that book I see in several of your videos?

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks, Alan. They're referred to as the Kaplan books. They're a collection of all the manufacturers catalog going ALL the way back. I have MacGregor and a Wilson book. They're on ebay. I paid 50ish for mine. There are sellers that way overcharge, so don't get robbed. Look for "Jim Kaplan Wilson" and you'll see them.

[@BradMeehan]

Oh, and please subscribe and share!

[@AlecSK27]

Now im curious to know how it would turn out trying to copper-plate the face of a driver..

[@BradMeehan]

Interesting. Assuming it's titanium I believe you have to do an additional step before you can plate the copper onto the titanium. Have you seen the Honma Beres drivers? They have GOLD on them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foSwhWibj9tqoqM

[@craigscott3133]

Hi Brad. I want to get and retire a set of Ping Eye2 beryllium copper irons. And also I'm interested in the Ping Karsten Answer type putters. Would you go full copper plating on the irons or is there a way to clean them up without electroplating?

[@BradMeehan]

Hi, Craig. Since they are solid (and not plated), you'll be able to just sand, polish, and buff them. I have a subscriber who did a set and they look really good. You may find they're too shiny, and may need to dull them by either giving them a light.scuff with a green Scotch Brite pad or go over the club with the media blaster at a lower pressure. Otherwise it'll look like that putter I just did in my last video.

[@craigscott3133]

@@BradMeehan Thanks, Brad. Went back to the Big Woody video to see the procedure. They should polish up nice.

[@craigscott3133]

@@BradMeehan Can the faces on these be sandblasted?

[@BradMeehan]

@@craigscott3133 Before re-plating? Yes sir. Check out my MacGregor Tourney video where i blasted and copper plated the face first. These old Macs have a pretty thick layer of copper under the chrome.

[@manuelgarza969]

Do you have to take off the chrome to nickle plate it.

[@BradMeehan]

Yes. It will not bond to chrome or bare steel. It first needs a tiny layer of nickel (nickel strike) then it will bond.

[@manuelgarza969]

@@BradMeehan how do you take off chrome with out the chrome remover machine.

[@BradMeehan]

@@manuelgarza969 I sanded it.

[@jonathanmebane3782]

Can I send you my set to do a copper brush

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks Jonathan. Just doing DIY at this point.

[@jonathansmith9705]

They'd "cringe" cause they do everything the proper way. They know what all the problems are, and eliminate them. They charge folks LOTS of money for their work, so professional platers do fantastic work. And, they plate all kinds of stuff, all day long, everyday. You're doing great work as a DYIer with a "home setup."

[@TheKeenej]

What's a freaking cat video!

[@starflash08]

Your hand placement was so frustrating

[@Palestinian987]

You can’t plat on chrome ?

[@BradMeehan]

No, it won't bond on top of chrome. Chrome won't plate onto bare steel, so you have to nickel plate it first. I suppose if you haven't penetrated the nickel layer, you could re-chrome into the existing nickel? 🤔