Scotty Cameron Caliente Putter Restore!

[@beveridge1313]

the black turned out so good with that aluminum! i like the black and gold theme too!

[@tomspencer6304]

Great video, can you tell me what grade of disc you use in the grinder??

[@igolf906]

It's a convolute deburring wheel. Check my newer videos descriptions they list all the tools and materials I use and where to buy them

[@4thYes]

I had one of these forever but my clubs were stolen. Just picked up one that needed refurbishing...suggestions on paint to use to return to original look?

[@igolf906]

Is it the red version or the standard aluminum finish? Any colors I would suggest cerakote. But if it's the aluminum version then it can just be restored with a stain bead blasted finish.

[@4thYes]

@@igolf906 it's the red version. What did you soak it in as you were removing the bottom plate?

[@igolf906]

@@4thYes Acetone to try and loosen up the adhesive. But yes I would suggest cerakote to bring it back to red.

[@justintisdale4985]

Great job! Would have loved to seen it sink a putt or two!

[@igolf906]

I've been asked this a few times now. 99% of the putters I restore are for customers so, once I finish them I like to get it packaged and back to them ask quickly as possible. But I may set something up in house to do this.

[@earlybroncotiago546]

Hi I love the restoration I picked up a scotty cameron caliente with no shaft and was wondering if you or anyone knows what shaft belongs on it of were I could find a shaft. Thank you in advance.

[@igolf906]

I'm not sure what size shaft fits on them. As they are a weird double bend style I'm side Scotty Cameron made them proprietary so, best bet would be to get ahold of them and see if the can replace it. Maybe someone else knows more about them

[@collinwatters1810]

Are all the caliente putters aluminum? I just purchased one and plan on trying to stain it similar to this. Would hand sanding work?

[@igolf906]

Not 100% sure but I believe they are all Aluminum. Hand sanding will absolutely work, will just take some time.

[@collinwatters1810]

Ok. Have you putted with it? Do you like the feel? It’s crazy how little information there is on these putters.

[@igolf906]

Aluminum isn't my favorite feel for a putter. But for what it was didn't feel to bad. Balance was OK. Feel is preference.

[@collinwatters1810]

Gotcha. Last question. And I’m not sure if you’ll be able to answer this.. but I had the plan caliente without the sole plate. Do you know what the darker grey sole insert is? Or if that would cause issues when I sand it down?

[@igolf906]

@Collin Watters there's absolutely zero info on that putter. But I would assume it's a solid permanent piece for weight. So being it's an aluminum body, anything heavier would make sense. More than likely stainless steel or tungsten. Sanding it shouldn't be an issue at all.

[@texasspangler]

Looks great, I really like that matte finish.

[@texasspangler]

@igolf906 well we snapped the shaft trying to adjust it for the armlock, need to find a new shaft. My golf guy over here said you did an amazing job on the head!!!

[@SpaceGhostPurps]

What kind of paint are you using

[@igolf906]

Testors. But if I want a translucent color I use Tamiya.

[@oatechaosincycles]

Does that bluing work on 304 stainless?

[@igolf906]

No this stuff is Aluminum black, only works on aluminum. And the standard bluing is for regular mild and carbon steels. Other than Cerakoting, if you're looking to do an "easy" black dye on stainless, check out my first Odyssey Putter Restore video. That one uses the dye compatible with stainless. I no longer use these as the finishes arent as uniform as I would want. I either cerakote or use gun blue and quench.

[@ammartinezguzman]

which grit wheel do you use ?

[@igolf906]

I was using grits from 120 up to 320. But now I just use a 320 and work at it slower. That keeps down a lot of the deeper scratches that the 120 was leaving.

[@JoshMG]

What was the stuff in the blue bottle?

[@igolf906]

it's Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black. It's essentially an oxidizer for aluminum.

[@JoshMG]

@@igolf906 thanks brother. Your videos are awesome!

[@igolf906]

@@JoshMG No problem. Glad you like them! I'm almost at 500 subs and I'll be giving away a putter so stay tuned!!

[@JoshMG]

@@igolf906 I’m not going anywhere!!!!

[@kennyroush2880]

Was that acetone in the stuff right after you sand blasted?

[@shaddotcom]

Hi. I just bought the same putter in the same condition yours was originally. Do you provide your services and can you contact me as I’m interested in this exact refinish

[@igolf906]

Sure. Email me at [e-mail]

[@4thYes]

Didn't realize the Caliente screwed into the shaft

[@igolf906]

My neither until I disassembled it! I was surprised!

[@kramerdesignco]

That's gotta be scottys ugliest putter IMO. Great job restoring tho! Have you started the cerakote process yet?

[@igolf906]

I have done a few test pieces. And will be doing a few putters soon yes.

[@kramerdesignco]

@@igolf906 I look forward to watching!