Vintage Iron Refurbishment with Andrew Ainsworth.

I bring a Hogan Apex iron from the 1980's back to life. WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS WITH BECU.
WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS WITH BECU. Warning not to attempt this with BeCu clubs? BeCu is extremely hazardous and in the highest category of carcinogen.
Amazon Links to equipment used in this video.
amzn.to/2MfHN3C Dremel 8220 Cordless Rotary Tool.
amzn.to/2NQ8Djt Buffing/Abrasive wheels for Dremel Rotary Tool.
amzn.to/3pKm0yL Dremel Polishing Kit.
amzn.to/3qLUimJ Draper Bench Grinder
amzn.to/3pKTvkB Bench Grinder Metal Polishing Kit.

[@robertparshall1169]

Nice video, especially stressing the eye protection, a lot of people take it for granted. I just started repairing and restoring vintage clubs as a retirement hobby. I love watching these kinds of videos they have a wealth of information.

[@johnwaynecarlson5391]

Nice freshening. 1988-1989 Hogan Apex Redline.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks for watching John. Merry Christmas to you.

[@craigmedhurst1376]

Very helpful, I’m refurbing a set of MP30s at the moment so this video will come in handy!

[@andrewainsworth497]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dsbgolf]

I don't have the same amount of tools that you do, but I love bringing the older irons back. I love working on the old brass putters, they are amazing to put a shine on.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Scott, yes ref polishing is very satisfying work.

[@samking4179]

Hogan Apex Redline from 1988.

[@mikeyt4243]

Excellent update video - thank you.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FireConvoy88]

LoL, I watched the first video that you made of polishing and cleaning those Callaway. I thought it was good Thanks for redoing the video, with a more in depth and detail on doing the refurbish on the video. Keep up the great work

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks Fire, hopefully the remake is better than the original!!! Appreciate your support. Best regards Andrew

[@jackaronapritchard308]

Thanks for your video ,I did reimbursement on my old lob Wilson wedge at work 2 weeks ago came up perfect I'm a polisher 👌

[@andrewainsworth497]

Glad it helped

[@lewismoore9n3]

Great in depth video. Especially to see the different wheels and compounds etc. Thank you! I'm planning to restore a set of Mizuno MP32 Forged Irons! Including repainting the worn text and number etc too :)

[@andrewainsworth497]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidpoulsen1257]

I’ve just bought an old set of MP32’s to do the exact same thing too

[@Charlie_Crown]

Great result, easy to follow 👍

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davewatts7444]

This takes me back used to love polishing clubs am going to refurbish my putter next week as a result

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Dave good luck, make sure you don't polish any old mangenese bronze Ping putters or BECU irons as they give off very toxic fumes/dust.

[@GeezerUK7]

Hi Andrew, thanks v much for the great vid. Could you offer some info on how to re-define the face so that the grooved portion of the face is duller than the rest, like a new club?

[@andrewainsworth497]

Great suggestion!

[@Superutubeking]

Excellent workshop

[@andrewainsworth497]

Glad you think so!

[@damarapoledna3636]

Awesome video. One question, I'm having trouble finding the firmer Sisal wheel. Where do recommend shopping for them?

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi, thanks for watching. Seen plenty for sale on Amazon here in the UK.

[@p1miguel999]

Enjoyed this. Thank you Andrew

[@andrewainsworth497]

Very welcome

[@Master...deBater]

Hi Andrew...thanks for the video. Where did you find a buffing mandrel for your bench grinder?

[@andrewainsworth497]

Pretty sure I got them off Amazon

[@sekzods]

What grit is the sand attachment on the dremel? Thanks

[@roblowe9846]

Thanks for these videos! Do you always use the dremel and deep scratches vs using a deburring wheel? Also, do you ever refurbish the faces? Quick sandblast on those or do you leave them alone? I live in the desert and have some deep wear and tear on the soles and even the face from hitting from our sandy washes.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Rob, think you could use either both probably give you the same result. I tend not to do a lot with the faces, I do not have access to sandblasting but I guess that would be the best choice . Best regards Andrew

[@adyseven1]

Bead blasting is less abrasive and better for golf clubs than sand.

[@randymahony8157]

Well done. I've got a smaller kit and I use an electric drill. My results are pretty good but it takes a long time. Cheers

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Randy, yes patience can be the key with these refurb jobs. Thanks for watching.

[@royhennecke470]

Great job!

[@doggymeat9170]

I don’t have a bench grinder but i do have a dremmel. Would that do instead of a bench grinder? Still going to use the polishing compound?

[@davidpoulsen1257]

This is probably an impossible question but roughly how much chrome do you have to play with when using the Dremel to remove the larger marks?

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi David, Very difficult to say, not much would be my best answer. You may have to sacrifice some chrome to get some of the deeper dings and nicks out.

[@garygurney229]

Hi Andrew. When you refurbish a forged club and chrome plating is lost, what's your idea as far as preventing rust ?.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Gary, if you go to deep and remove the chrome plating then you cant really stop the rusting process, club then takes on that lived in look!

[@garygurney229]

@@andrewainsworth497 I know that look. Cheers.

[@bobbrown5951]

Fun video. How about an old rusty wedge?

[@andrewainsworth497]

Good idea Bob.

[@markehooker]

Thumbs up #80 from North Carolina, US

[@Dartanian1959]

Camera on the polished brush would be nice otherwise eh!

[@slinkycowboy]

you cant grind out dings. what you do is grind away what is aound the ding to effectively create a larger on e

[@andrewainsworth497]

Good point!

[@graemetaylor4149]

Andrew, good video thanks but can you please issue a warning not to attempt this with BeCu clubs? BeCu is extremely hazardous and in the highest category of carcinogen.The polishing techniques shown here would release dust and fumes which would be very dangerous if inhaled. A basic mask would offer no protection and the best advice is simply not to attempt it. Same goes for the manganese bronze most Ping putters are made off. Slightly lower category carcinogen but still not something you should use abrasive polishing techniques on. BTW your Hogan iron is a 1988 Redline.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks for the info , surprised the Hogan iron is that late?

[@andrewainsworth497]

Warning has been added to the description, thanks for bringing it to my attention. Best regards Andrew

[@graemetaylor4149]

@@andrewainsworth497 There are various Apex irons from '72 onwards. Most of the '70's models have the Sunburst logo on the back, or Cameo. The Redlines are distinctive only having the Hogan script. Beautiful irons! I still play them so I am a bit biased!

[@graemetaylor4149]

@@andrewainsworth497 Andrew, no problem. I personally prefer the deep patina of BeCu - it is how they are meant to be - but am aware that some people like to try and shine them up and so may be tempted to try this method. It is nasty stuff so good to get the warning out there.