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« on: August 29, 2006, 09:02:59 AM » |
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Below are some posts members have made regarding taking care of their carbon steel putters. Hopefully these posts will answer many of your questions. The "oil" cloths everyone talks about are not oil they are silicone cloths. Pick up a spray (aerosol) can of silicone and BEFORE you play a round of golf spray your putter, heavy. You will find that moisture does not stick to it, dirt does not stick to it, fertilizer does not stick to it, you can not see the silicone, and it has no ill effects: unless you put your hands all over you putter head then your hands become a little slick. WD 40 or gun oil is good for storing your putter but not when playing, IMO.
Just a quick wipe at the bag and stick it in the head cover after each green. The head cover gets silicone in it and the putter will not get any rust. It does not matter the finish, gun blue, oil can, black pearl, pro platinum, etc. If you spray with silicone you are good to go and if you so not any putter with any finish will eventually spot or rust.
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The Cameron "oil" cloth is a misnomer. It is a silicone cloth. Somewhere people started talking about baby oil, gun oil, etc. These are fine for a baby's ass and your 357 but when was the last time you dragged your baby or 357 across a freshly mowed green with dew, fertilizer and chemicals on it? Add petroleum products to fertilizer and chemicals and you have an explosive mixture. There will also be an explosion when you see some pitting and discoloration on your putter from the fertilizer and chemicals sticking to the oil on your putter and causing a reaction.
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2006, 10:18:46 AM » |
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Great thread JR - thanks.
When I first started poking around on this site, this was what I was most looking for. I sure this will be very helpful.
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2006, 11:45:04 AM » |
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Nice to be quoted! Thanks JR, I learned through your posts when I was new.
Now I am a silicone expert!
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2006, 12:28:47 PM » |
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come on Mr. Doug! I was giving JR his props.......
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2006, 11:58:26 PM » |
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Excellent information, I have been looking for this.
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2006, 01:31:01 AM » |
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JR - you're the best!!! You really go above and beyond. Thanks, SG  |
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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2006, 01:14:32 PM » |
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Thanks JR for the info. I just picked up a 009 Black Pearl and was a little concerned about the maintenance.
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2006, 08:04:34 PM » |
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FYI...you should not need to " oil" a Black pearl finish.
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2006, 09:00:01 PM » |
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Thanks for the info. FYI...you should not need to " oil" a Black pearl finish.
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2006, 10:12:03 PM » |
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It is definitely going to be my gamer, that being said would you recommend using the silicone spray or not? Appreciate all the help. FYI...you should not need to " oil" a Black pearl finish.
Unless you get the smallest of dings or a pin prick that break the surface and then the bare corbon is exposed. Then you will get rust. If it is a wall hanger and not a player I would not worry about it but it never hurts to baby your beauties. John |
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2006, 04:13:04 PM » |
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Would Jig-a-loo also be ok for protecting GB putters? I can't find the other products listed above, but Jig-a-loo seems to have similar properties. http://www.jigaloo.com/ |
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« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2006, 12:33:02 AM » |
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what needs to be done to a brushed black pearl finish (if anything) to keep it looking it's best?
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« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2006, 12:49:12 AM » |
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FYI...you should not need to " oil" a Black pearl finish.
I think that you do need to still look after the SD Black Pearl finish. See following qoute from Scotty: "Scotty is always looking to refine his putters and in 2003 the 2.5 received a new finish called Black Pearl that is nearly maintenance free. This finish, with its dark smoke color and iridescent look, has great sound and feel as well as being rust resistant." |
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« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2006, 01:17:32 AM » |
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its nickel plating, and its going to be rust resistant, however, you should still oil it for the same reason jr mentioned, even a pinhole is enough for rust to form.
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« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2006, 02:31:02 PM » |
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All great tips. Thanks, from this "newbie."
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« Reply #17 on: December 12, 2006, 07:37:41 AM » |
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This is an awesome thread. I saved all the pics so I will not have to find this thread again....thanks guys.
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« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2006, 04:01:11 PM » |
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I prefer Boeshield T-9 for all of the standard finishes including Oilcan. I live in the desert, so I don't have to worry as much about humidity and moisture, but for what I need a little Boeshield on a guncloth at the end of each round.
You can get it at any sears
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« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2006, 09:08:43 PM » |
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I picked this one up @ Dick's Sporting Goods today, in the rifle cleaning section.
$4.00.....It smells just like Scotty's.
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« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2006, 09:23:19 PM » |
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That's the one I'm using. That thing is soaked too. No need for a can of spray with that cloth. I picked this one up @ Dick's Sporting Goods today, in the rifle cleaning section.
$4.00.....It smells just like Scotty's.
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« Reply #21 on: December 19, 2006, 09:25:32 AM » |
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Another good place for silicon spray is a scuba shop. They sell food grade silicon for use on regulators and other life support gear. I also use the silicon jelly for long term storage.
If it comes from a scuba shop (for use on scuba gear) you can be certain it is pure, food grade silicon.
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« Reply #22 on: December 22, 2006, 01:31:54 PM » |
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thanks guys!
i never thought to spray it
brilliant!
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« Reply #23 on: January 19, 2007, 01:33:52 AM » |
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I've always used just plain Baby Oil and the Scotty cloth and that seems to work just fine.
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« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2007, 02:30:52 AM » |
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Thanks! good tips
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« Reply #25 on: March 19, 2007, 04:59:39 PM » |
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I've heard that the dupont oil (which i use on my circa) can strip the finish off? Is this true?
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« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2007, 05:23:53 PM » |
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Are you trying to protect the finish or take it off? If you are trying to take it off completely then use "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner. If just trying to protect the finish use a 100% silicon spray. Type in silicon spray in the search box and there is a whole discussion on this.
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« Reply #27 on: March 19, 2007, 05:24:27 PM » |
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I am not sure about that particular brand, but you want to make sure it doesn't have any cleaning properties. CRC electrical grade silicone is the best and is safe for sure. There is a thread around here about it, just search.
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« Reply #28 on: March 19, 2007, 05:25:24 PM » |
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...If you are protecting.
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« Reply #29 on: March 19, 2007, 05:39:18 PM » |
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I think baby oil is reccomended.
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« Reply #30 on: March 19, 2007, 05:40:04 PM » |
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I prefer using oil and baby oil is what I always use!!!
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« Reply #31 on: March 19, 2007, 10:37:52 PM » |
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Silicone spray or baby oil seem to be the protectors of choice.
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« Reply #32 on: March 19, 2007, 10:45:35 PM » |
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I have heard that baby oil works well. I use the silicone cloth that came with my putter. These cloths can be purchased at any store that sells guns.
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« Reply #34 on: March 20, 2007, 08:59:57 AM » |
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I use baby oil for all of mine
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« Reply #35 on: March 22, 2007, 01:08:13 PM » |
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CRC is the best hands down....Once you use it, I guarantee you wont look for anything else IMO
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« Reply #36 on: March 24, 2007, 09:04:44 PM » |
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what finish will the works take off
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« Reply #37 on: March 26, 2007, 11:56:57 AM » |
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Got the blue can! It is great. Dries really quick.
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« Reply #38 on: March 28, 2007, 11:53:24 PM » |
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thanks for the info JR!
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« Reply #39 on: March 29, 2007, 09:21:34 PM » |
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I just wipe my putter down in between walking off the green and onto the next tee with a wet side of a towel to remove any dirt, grime, etc and dry it off with the dry side of the towel. That way dirt stays out of the cover and the headcover stays dry and the putter keeps its luster and remains rust free.
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« Reply #40 on: May 22, 2007, 06:05:34 PM » |
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« Reply #41 on: January 05, 2008, 02:13:40 PM » |
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baby oil all the way
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« Reply #42 on: January 29, 2008, 05:46:04 PM » |
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Baby oil is the way to go.
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« Reply #43 on: January 29, 2008, 05:58:43 PM » |
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This stuff is the best...spray it on and put it away.
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« Reply #44 on: February 03, 2008, 01:08:59 AM » |
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Hi guys... this is my first post. I am and have been a professional gunsmith for 18 years or so. Most guys are on the right track, except for a few. First a blue (carbon) steel firearm carried as a duty weapon will see more abuse, ie. body salts from sweat, small nicks that will allow the oxidation process to accelerate and yes, dropping on a fertilized lawn. The guys that are using baby oil with the Scotty rag, are wasting baby oil. No harm, just redundant. The Scotty rag and most yellow oily smelly rags are in fact, silicone. The best choice, in my opinion, someone even posted a picture, is the Birchwood-casey silicone rag. No nasty odors, just wipe on, wipe off. The silicone sprays are excellent also but be careful not to rub with a rag too aggressively. This goes for all rags also! Excessive wiping will remove the black oxide finish, slowly for sure, but it WILL remove the finish. thats it!
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« Reply #45 on: March 23, 2008, 02:48:32 PM » |
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Just to add one to this list:
DO NOT use Max Professional Silicone Lubricant!!!
I went to the gun store this weekend, got me a new silicone rag and what I thought was going to be a good silicone spray... NOPE! The paint fill started to come off. Which was good once I realized it was happening and was able to control it, but I flipped when I started to get red smudges in my white areas!!! Used separately w/ a q-tip it actually rejuvenates old dull paint, but I WILL NEVER TRY IT AGAIN!!! I now appreciate the smell of baby oil and will use that for awhile until I get my color back in my face. No damage done and lesson learned! Only cost me $12 for a spray that will be collecting dust in my garage...
As it turned out the product never stated that is was cleaning, just that it was safe for plastics, and didn't have ingredients. Turns out the website says it is deep penatrating and has 3% Silicone formula. TANKS FUR NUTTIN!!!
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« Reply #46 on: March 23, 2008, 07:20:49 PM » |
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Indy,
Sorry to hear that, glad it turned out OK. Us the "blue can" above, never had any problems with that stuff.
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I have looked at a bunch of hardware stores, asked employees, etc and could not locate a can of the CRC blue stuff. They carry a bunch of other CRC products but not the electrical grade silicone lubricant. So, I went ahead and got the DuPont shown above. Has anyone used both and can compare and contrast for me? I really wanted something but if the blue stuff is really the best then I will continue my search...in another state...
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« Reply #48 on: April 18, 2008, 08:31:47 PM » |
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I went out and bought the CRC Electrical Grade Silicone and a Birchwood Casey Cloth today for my circa. Should I worry about getting this silicone on my hands and face etc?
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« Reply #49 on: April 18, 2008, 09:42:59 PM » |
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Just don't spray yourself in the face and you'll be fine!
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