Clean and Restore Golf Shafts

[@BradMeehan]

100 year old Beckley Ralston restoration here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKrTmqRvrsZsY9k

[@Alandale45]

Thank you for this video, Brad. I enjoy collecting classic golf clubs but always wondered what to do about the shafts. With this and previous videos I have the confidence to proceed. Great work

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you. I'm glad you're going to give it a try. It will never be worse than what you started with so don't be afraid to make mistakes. It's all reversible.

[@donaldrippetoe5246]

I learn more with every video! I am super thankful for the content of this channel! Super informative and just as cool!

[@Colestamper1]

Awesome final result Brad, so glad you could make this happen.

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks, Cole. You see the shoutout in there?

[@Colestamper1]

Heck yeah, made me smile. Will be looking forward to more videos in the future, keep up the good work.

[@ClassicGolfClubs]

Great work, that's the first home shaft restoration I've seen. And being a shaft it won't get the same abrasion that a club head does when it hits the ground so nickel plating, even though it isn't as hard as chrome, is perfect.

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you. And congrats on your channel. Just watched a few epsiodes. That's good stuff, my friend.

[@jbirdsworld8537]

Outstanding work 👌

[@boypiercemusic]

Love this, thanks Brad!

[@jeraldvickery4166]

Wow outstanding, great job.

[@cagedcode]

Good job on that shaft Brad!

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks, brother.

[@markbowes3970]

Another success Brad, impressive work !

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks, Mark. Always appreciate your feedback.

[@gbyo1823]

Awesome! I was so looking forward to this video. To be clear, you remove the head but not the grip before applying the nickel?

[@BradMeehan]

You see that shout-out ? Definitely take the grip off. I was just demonstrating because I want to learn to re-do the leather wrap on this club before I remove it.

[@ryanpacot9600]

You are the man! Your work is so easy and friendly to learn thank you for the tips! Huge fan!

[@BradMeehan]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@acedegenerate2254]

That is insane. You are the man.

[@BradMeehan]

The best part is all the nice comments like this. Thanks for taking the time to share!

[@kentinpitout4245]

Super helpful, thanks! :)

[@MikeOwens-ct2zr]

I would love to see a shop tour and maybe a list of all the tools you use.

[@BradMeehan]

For sure. It's nothing fancy and I do most of the work outside since it's so messy. But I'll make both videos

[@philounours2952]

Hello Brad, I saw all your video many times and I learned a lot in a very practical and easy manner, you have educational skills. My question is about the last layer, chrome in particular, it should the last layer after nickel or I am wrong ? Because nickel is a bit yellowisch and will also warnish/corrode. Best regards.

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you for your comment and the nice compliment. You are correct. Chrome should be the last layer. However, using chrome at home is both expensive and has some safety concerns that I'm not comfortable with until I can do more research. The nickel I'm using is called, "Bright Nickel" so it has the similar color characteristics as chrome, and it's not as yellow as regular nickel as you described. I will have to look into how to protect the nickel from corrosion. I have clubs I restored from a year ago that still look good, but I'm certain your advice is good - and I should look into better ways to preserve it.

[@BrayamHGN]

For mild spot corrosion do you have to do all the steps?

[@jeffupton2008]

This kid Brad knows his restoration shizz. That's badazz, broseph. Nicely done.

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks, Jeff. You really can't see a difference between the two. Turned out cool.

[@prototype43608]

Great video man

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you.

[@roger55es]

Great job ❤

[@joesephguido]

Can you post a link to your brush plating wand

[@BradMeehan]

Yes sir. Check out the equipment link in the description to an Amazon store with all of the equipment. Look under the "electroplating" section and you'll see it. Thanks!

[@JJSmith-t6r]

@BradMeehan is there a way to do this without plating it? Or is it necessary for proper protection?

[@andrewmoser6630]

Unbelievable transformation. Your videos have inspired me to work on some of my old clubs. That being said, do you have any suggestions on refurbishing a set of stainless eye 2s? I was thinking deburring wheel and hand sand for the sole and then media blast the entire head. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[@BradMeehan]

Hi, Andrew. Thanks for the nice comment. You're exactly right. I would debur and sand (and maybe the sisal wheel) all over, then hit it with the blaster. Glass beads may give you a better matte finish. Otherwise just do it at a distance to knock down the shine. Ask lots of questions and practice on a junk club.

[@agoodbogey]

I sanded my steel shaft ro remove some scratching but made it worse. Can I use something to polish just the shaft to remove the scratches?

[@billt7336]

Really enjoy your videos. Learning quite a bit. Any advice on cleaning a coated steel shaft club. Probably late 20s early 30s ? Its a lo skore putter. Thanks in advance.

[@BradMeehan]

Hi Bill. Are you referring to the shafts that are coated in that yellow-ish plastic coating? I'll have to look into safety methods for cleaning that because everyone I've encountered was very brittle and I'd have to damage it. I'll ask around.

[@billt7336]

@@BradMeehan yes similar. Mine is dark brown. . Thank you very much.

[@leosotelo5119]

awesome video. i started to flip golf clubs, i have a lot of good sets but are rusted like in your vid. where can i. it the nickel plated machine??

[@BradMeehan]

I made it! There's a tutorial on the channel.

[@kipcarbone1730]

wow great job! I am curious what you regrip these clubs with?

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks Kip. This one has a black leather wrap. I have to dive into this technique still, so right now the grip is still the original.

[@jonnymo4728]

Must you remove club head to Re-Plate the shafts ?

[@BradMeehan]

Not if you do the brush method like this video.

[@michaelderrgolf]

What do you do if the rust has rusted away/chipped the chrome finish on the shaft? Is there any way to fix it?

[@BradMeehan]

Yes, I did that step in the video.

[@j1s1a1]

Where do you get the plating wand?

[@BradMeehan]

I have an Amazon affiliate store with all the products. It's under the electroplating section here. Shop around and see if this is the best value for you: www.amazon.com/shop/bradmeehan

[@j1s1a1]

Could I use a pc power supply with the plating wand? What amperage do you use to plate?

[@redhed9776]

Impressive

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you, Butch. The color comparison surprised me. Bright nickel is so close to chrome.

[@NabilOmarhakim]

what about iron club head pls i need a tutorial for it

[@BradMeehan]

Tutorial for removing an iron club head? Or restoring one?

[@reparagolfcr]

What kind of wheel are you using to remove rust??

[@BradMeehan]

It's called a deburring wheel. There's a link in the description if you want to see it.

[@imapotato572]

The music though lmao🤣🤣🤣

[@BradMeehan]

"Shaft"

[@TheRedhawke]

Great job. I wish it was a bit more in depth.

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks. More details for the steps are in the tutorial videos so we didn't have to repeat them here. Hit me up any questions!

[@user-sf9rn9yx5f]

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