Restored Maxfli Australian Blade

Refurbish and Restore Your 1992 Maxfli Australian TM-92 Golf Club Designed by Tad Moore! Watch this Step-by-Step Video on How to Refurbish a Golf Club. Learn the Techniques for Golf Club Restoration with this Expert Tutorial.
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[@BradMeehan]

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[@TheKrisKing]

So cool. I bought a set of Australian Blades 2-pw from a thrift store about 10 years ago that I’ve been holding on to with the intent to restore. When the weather is right I think I’ll give it a go. Thanks for the video.

[@BradMeehan]

You're welcome. Please reach out with questions.

[@markbowes3970]

Another beautiful job Brad. The belt grinder is a game changer but as ever you lift the standard….. beer on draught! Bravo!

[@BradMeehan]

You got that right!

[@jonathanthompson3260]

Excellent job, look's like it come straight of the production line.

[@graemetaylor4149]

Stunning work as always! The "before" condition is exactly like my beloved 80-82 Tour Grinds that I believed I had played to death. 😥 Would love to think I could resurrect them to this standard!

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you Graeme. They'd love a makeover!

[@jengleexemailcomau]

Absolutely amazing work Brad on the best blades ever made in australia.

[@chriseggs3447]

It’s hard to believe it’s the same club. Just amazing

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the channel!

[@rvj5046]

Awesome video! I have a set of Maxfli TM-92 Australian Blades and I have had them in my bag since I won them in a raffle in 1993! The golf club I played at every week back then gave them away in a raffle. I think because they couldn't sell them. I remember MSRP was $475 back then which was a respectable set in 93! Everybody was buying cav backs back then and the average golfers around there probably couldn't swing a blade very well. ;) Mine are in pretty great shape and definitely no rust like that one you had and I do maintain a respectable 6-10 handicap with them so I can swing them OK. I would love to get all those bag rattle dings out of them but I don't have all the equipment to scotchbrite them out, re-sandblast and re-plate them although even when I got them brand new they never were as shiny as yours is after the re-furb. A duller more satin finish was more original. Do they really need the electroplate step or can you get away without?

[@BradMeehan]

Love that you still have these in the bag. Very cool. Yes, if you have any exposed steel, it will corrode again soon even though it looks shiny at the time. And the original nickel has that dull, yellow look, so it looks uneven. Plating is really easy to do. Check out my electroless nickel video for a different method. You can get great results with sandpaper alone, so don't worry about having a bunch of tools. I made a video on how to make your own polisher too.

[@brianhull5125]

Smashed it yet again…you’ve really got it down pat as they say over here…so so impressive!!

[@GrayManSurvival71]

Dear Sir, Can you pls let me know what exactly the electro cleaning thing is that you use and how it works and what is the solution u use, I'd love to attempt this looks amazing, and thx your vuds are excellent, have a great day from Canada

[@scottpowers5191]

Again great job, have never seen the Maxfi irons like this, crazy cool!!😊

[@BradMeehan]

It's really fun to see how a club looked off the shelf when we're only used to seeing them in the junk bin at the thrift store

[@derekmordica4799]

Brad, do you belt sand the face to remove the ball marks? Or does the buffer get most of the ball marks out of the face?

[@honkeylips420]

Incredible work! Such beautiful clubs!! Thank you for bringing them back to life!!!

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@user-3puttmafia]

Hey Brad, thanks for this channel! Love the videos! Just starting to get into restoration of golf irons myself!! Couple questions.. how long do you leave them in the acid bath to remove the old chrome, and how long do you leave it in the nickel solution? I know on the bottle is says, “2-3 min” I believe, but I think it needs longer. I want to make sure it withstands wear. Thanks in advance! Keep ‘em’ coming!

[@BradMeehan]

I do it for 30 minutes. You can do it longer to build-up a thicker layer, but you're risking pitting or other blemishes the longer it goes (in my experience / inexperience )

[@tonycrews2758]

4 Xs in Australia Brad on the beer , my favourite hahaha

[@hannakournikova]

lol @ Timer methodology... i would imagine it varies on external factors? thirst :) where did you get the 3m roller attachment? also, can yo go into the electro cleaning a little bit more?

[@BradMeehan]

Here is the attachment. It's really helpful: amzn.to/3U20Cp5 I have a video called "The Water Break Test" that explains the purpose of the electrocleaner a bit more. Let me know if that helps. Otherwise I'll make a separate video.

[@wadepatton2433]

Love it! thanks. BTW-which media for blasting?

[@BradMeehan]

It's the 80 grit. There's a link in the description for the equipment if you want to see it.

[@wadepatton2433]

@@BradMeehan I caught all the tutorials last night. Gotcha. You've really got a nice setup and process, thanks for working that out and sharing. As a hobbyist, you might not be concerned with the time you put in, but I'm curious if you have a rough per-club time for doing the old school blades. I'd be doing sets to play -if I could stand getting 'em dirty and dinged again! I do use covers.

[@Nohyp01]

Amazing work, man! Question: What was that blaster used for the face/grooves?

[@BradMeehan]

Take a look at the little storefront I made in the description. There's a link to a handheld media blaster if you want to see one.

[@andreaaa9204]

Amazing effort!

[@TheJokerOfSandwiches]

Hey mate. Love the videos, very well done and stunning finish. Its satisfying seeing these old classics brought back to life. 1 question - Are you weighing the club heads before the restore and then weighing them after? Just wondering how much material is actually removed during the restore and whether this could impact playability. Cheers.

[@TheJokerOfSandwiches]

Just saw your pages videos and yes you do! Thanks for documenting the whole process. Legend!

[@BradMeehan]

@@TheJokerOfSandwiches thank you. Yes, it.was a frequently asked question that I didn't known the answer to so I did an experiment to see how much was lost. Very interesting results.

[@BrotherCatelli]

Love your content. Would you be able to do a nickel plating on the entire club, but leave the face untouched as to create your own "raw face" irons?

[@BradMeehan]

Yessir. You can spray them with clear coat before plating. The plating won't bond to paint Then you can use paint remover to get rid of the clear. You may risk contamination of the solution so you can also try just taping it with something waterproof.

[@dougmurray7684]

That's a five and a half minute video. How much time do you really have in restoring that club? Awesome work!

[@BradMeehan]

Good question! It takes me a lot longer because I'm screwing with cameras and lights AND I'm chasing every single scratch to give you the wow factor. I'd say I spend about 30 min sanding, 30 min polishing, and 1.5 hours in the plating tank. Most of the time is standing around while the tools do their job. There's not much physical labor involved with this. Also, it's my hobby so I don't generally want to rush through the time I get to spend zoning-out, listening to 80's hair bands on vinyl, and sipping something cold.

[@darbygula9655]

I love the “brushed metal” look after the deburring wheel/belt grinder. I have Titleist DCI 962 irons… if I took the deburring wheel to them and skipped the polishing and electroplating process (looks too complex for me), do you think they would rust?

[@BradMeehan]

If you exposed bare steel, it will eventually rust. You can look into the brush plating method to put a thin layer of nickel on for some protection.

[@kenjones480]

To me, pinned clubs add Nothing but time and risk of damage to the club. But, I love old Hogan Apex’s, so I’ve got to do it. Also, I think I need a belt grinder. I’ve been using a debarring wheel, but it looks like the belt grinder is the better way to go. Great job again, Brad!

[@BradMeehan]

They're the worst. I've avoided restorations because of them. The bench grinder attachment has been one of my best purchases so far. I still use the deburring wheel in the tight areas but this thing has saved me so much time. There's a link to it on my Amazon shop of you want to see it. The company is called Multitool. I got the belts on Golfworx

[@nailed2thecross01]

Great job, are these for clients? Or a hobby?

[@BradMeehan]

It's just a hobby. Thank you!

[@jamesroney2611]

At timestamp 2:00, I correct in assuming that at this point the ugly raw steel portion of the face is still there, and has simply been polished to the point you can no longer see it? Then you plate over the remnants of the original chrome/the exposed areas as they may exist? Or did you strip the entire head and re-plate it off screen prior to the final nickel plate?

[@BradMeehan]

I don't strip the whole head to steel, but instead just remove the chrome and layer over the existing nickel since youte just going to add it back any way. The face is still rough when I polish, but I so a pass to level it out. Then, the sand blasting hides the rest of the blemishes from the rust pitting.

[@Unkle-nn8yp]

How do you clean the club face after the soaks? Do you use the sand paper or the the wheel? With scratch and etc

[@BradMeehan]

Lately I've been using the scotch Brite belt, but it's not required. Sand paper would do the trick and you have more control over how much you remove. It's really just to make it look uniform so you can blast it. The blasting hides the rest of the imperfections.

[@andrewmoser6630]

Another beauty!! What media did you use for the face?

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moecdpuwqdJgoc0

[@KYK12355]

awsome! 1. why does it need electro cleaning before nickel plating? is it for the better quality of the plating? 2. is it necessary for all type of irons?

[@BradMeehan]

Yes. It's to ensure it is clean before plating. Any oils in the metal will block it from plating. It's only necessary for steel clubs that were chrome plated, not stainless clubs. The nickel protects the steel from rust.

[@KYK12355]

@@BradMeehan thanks for the explanation! then, how long do you put the club in the solution for it to get plated?

[@BradMeehan]

@@KYK12355 About 2 hours.

[@KYK12355]

@@BradMeehan thanks!! it helps alot!!!

[@KYK12355]

@@BradMeehan does it make enough quality to just plate the nickel on iron? cause as I've heard, that it's better to plate the copper on iron first and then the nickel afterwards.

[@ThomasHamilton-GEAUX]

Beautiful. golf clap awarded

[@BradMeehan]

Golf clap appreciated!

[@LoveLEE143]

Is this something you do as a hobby or for a living. I have a set of TM-92 I used from when I was 12 I wasn't too restore and play again.

[@BradMeehan]

Just messing around in the basement, playing vinyl records, sipping a cold one. Check out the tutorials to get started.

[@sobaze]

How long does it typically take you to complete a whole set of irons?

[@BradMeehan]

You can do probably 3 or 4 irons a day if you run an assembly line (polishing one while plating one) and want them perfect.

[@kjbarfield]

Hi Brad, since you aren't hitting the face with the belt sander, what part of the process is removing the discoloration from the face of the club (as seen at 0:55)?

[@BradMeehan]

The acid bath removes the rust then the sand blaste leaves the new texture. However it will rust again unless you protect it, which is why I do the nickel plating.

[@williegibbons9926]

Nice work

[@Ryglado]

Lovely work once again

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you!

[@boypiercemusic]

The restoration 🐐 strikes again

[@fairway2play156]

Do you have to use a nickel-plate finish or can you leave the head in a satin finish like how it looked after the medium & fine scotch buffing?

[@BradMeehan]

You can leave it satin, but the nickel is the protective layer against rust if there is bare steel.

[@genioocampo8275]

Brad, why do you hand sand after the last scotch brite step using the bench grinder? Can’t you just continue to use the bench grinder? Is it for the corners or hard to reach areas only?

[@BradMeehan]

I feel like there's a gap in the "grit" of the fine pad and the sisal wheel. When I don't sand, the finish is more cloudy and not quite a mirror finish. More importantly, I hand sand around the lettering. I avoid the lettering with the belt because if you cut through them, they're not coming back. Hand sanding is the safest way to preserve the letters.

[@richardjohnson1944]

Hey Brad, I just got a set of Nike vr tw blades I want to restore to new… do I need to electroplate them after the initial sanding etc? Sorry very new to this kind of thing. If I don’t what will happen?

[@richardjohnson1944]

I just prefer the brushed look rather than chrome

[@BradMeehan]

If you intend to restore them to new, you'll have to plate them even if the finish is the brushed look. The nickel is there to protect the bare steel and will take on the appearance of the underlying metal (brushed, matte, or mirror finish). if you don't, it will rust if you've exposed bare steel. Nickel plating is very easy to do. Most of the work is just cleaning. Then you sit, drink beer and wait.

[@BradMeehan]

I can't make up my mind. Those Wilson's I did the brushed finish on look really good. But something about a shiny mirror finish is cool too.

[@richardjohnson1944]

@@BradMeehan awesome thank you!! I will have to look further into this then! Might have to go shopping on your Amazon page lol

[@ClassicGolfClubs]

Nice work Brad!

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you, sir. Same to you on the club's history. Great video

[@taterowell7703]

How do you decide between using a belt sander and a deburring wheel when getting nicks and dings out of the club head? When do you want to use either or?

[@BradMeehan]

The wheel doesn't remove as much material as the course grit belt, so if there are a lot of dings, I go with the belts or you'll be doing more sanding if you want it perfect. The wheel is great for the corners and small areas, but it does leave a trail of its own scratches. This is why I generally hand sand after using it. The belts are also good on flat surfaces. If you're just getting started, I'd say go with the wheel and get your process down before buying the belts. It's a cheaper entry point.

[@taterowell7703]

@@BradMeehan thank you so much for your response! Great and helpful information

[@wesbutler8289]

Nice!

[@nceebee6859]

Lovely restoration. Well done.

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you.

[@redhed9776]

nice job...nice jet belt sander !!

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks Butch. It's an attachment for my bench grinder. These belts have been a game changer for me.

[@toddrone]

Woow look at em shiny looking like brand new,..... I feel like bringing my 2001 3-pw Cleveland TA1s to ur place,.. 😂

[@brianmcg321]

You have the best timers

[@BradMeehan]

Many, many timers.

[@Jared535]

Beautiful blade

[@BradMeehan]

They are sexy irons.

[@bigpardner]

At 2:58 "face reconditioning" is sand blasting? What/what kind of tool is that?

[@bigpardner]

Oh, I see-kzbin.info/www/bejne/moecdpuwqdJgoc0 at 2:20

[@BradMeehan]

Yes sir. Cheap, handheld blaster gun if you don't own a cabinet. Works great but do it outside! It's a mess.

[@kcmontgomery3814]

So good. Love these videos

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you. I'd love if you would share it with your golf mates. ⛳️

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

Well done mate superb as always 👏

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you, my friend.

[@skylerbui8477]

Any way I can pay you to restore my irons?

[@kristianstarling8301]

Pure Love ❤🏌🏼‍♂️⛳️

[@noblebeerworth6887]

you should do a full set restoration.

[@BradMeehan]

I've done a bunch of sets, but now I just get bored after the 3rd or 4th club. Lol

[@BKVendingFlipping]

Looks pretty amazing.

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks!

[@nunorodrigues6026]

Amazing 👏👏👌🏻👌🏻

[@powercone486]

Subscribed.

[@BradMeehan]

Hell yeah. Thanks!

[@alangibson4499]

great job brad, ive seen a set of them clubs on ebay £140

[@BradMeehan]

Thanks Alan. I hit this club at the range and the feel was incredible. They have a huge fan base and I now understand why. Butter.

[@jumpthegunblues]

Wow! Skills

[@BradMeehan]

Looks pretty in person! It's a cool club.

[@veovus]

Do you end up selling the clubs you redo?

[@BradMeehan]

I sell some of them like the putters, but lately I've been buying single irons that look interesting instead if full sets so I have variety in my videos.

[@logantic]

Gosh what a beauty

[@BradMeehan]

Thank you. Finally getting to see what some of these clubs look like when they were on the shelf is really satisfying

[@chrisdahl6262]

Frank Poncherello!!

[@BradMeehan]

We toast to Officer Poncherello!

[@BradMeehan]

Check out my Best of 2022 video. He gets a nod in that one, too.

[@ericenright3721]

Have you repaired clubs with plastic pieces that were broken on the back?

[@BradMeehan]

No I haven't. Are you able to remove it? You could make a copy of it with a silicone mold and replace it.

[@ericenright3721]

@@BradMeehan well my other question is if I do remove it, does it effect the performance of the club if you do remove it?

[@BradMeehan]

@@ericenright3721 Can you tell me what type of club it is? it's likely just cosmetic.

[@ericenright3721]

@@BradMeehan 2014 Mizuno JPX EZ forged model. The one with orange on the back

[@markdelej]

I didn’t think they allowed porn on youtube

[@jengleexemailcomau]

i want to buy this set of irons please Brad.

[@jengleexemailcomau]

Brad what was the stuff you sprayed on the face of the club.

[@BradMeehan]

It's a miniature sandblaster gun.

[@DarrenMerchant]

Can I contact you via email to discuss, I have a few questions and would like some advice.

[@BradMeehan]

Hi, if you have facebook, I have a little group for showing off your before/afters and asking questions: facebook.com/groups/diygolf/ Otherwise, my email is on my channel homepage.