How To Paint Golf Clubs

Welcome, fellow DIY golfers! We have all seen amazing stamped and paint-filled golf clubs from Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade and other manufacturers. You’ll no doubt be thrilled to find out that the process of paint-filling golf clubs is not so complicated that you can’t do it yourself! Read on to find out how.

In this MyGolfSpy guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of cleaning, painting and finishing your golf clubs with new paint aesthetics, enhancing not only their appearance but maybe even your game.

Materials And Tools Needed:

• Golf clubs for refinishing (putter, wedges, irons)
• Paint remover – Acetone, nail polish remover, paint thinner, etc.
• Gloves – Rubber safety gloves are advised as some materials are corrosive.
• Paper towel or rag
• Custom paint-fill
• Cotton Swabs
• Bucket or container for paint removal solution
• Mask and protective eyewear
• Tooth Brush

Before Getting Started

As with all projects, having a plan and thinking the process through is essential. While this can also be done after the existing golf club paint is removed, I prefer to have a full plan before getting started.

The first decision is whether to start the process with the clubheads attached or removed from the shaft. Both methods work but leaving the golf club intact requires a bit of extra attention to not affect the integrity of the bond between the two components.

Choosing Your Paints

This is probably the most fun portion but also the toughest decision. Choosing a color may cause the most anxiety but there are also several options by which to apply your paint-fill. G-Paint is a trusted MyGolfSpy product with a variety of colors. Acrylic paint pens are another excellent option as they come in just about every color imaginable. Bottom line: There are all sorts of paints to choose from. Your imagination may be the biggest limitation.

Step-By-Step Guide

Prepare Your Workspace

Much like planning the project prior to starting, getting your workspace organized and laid out appropriately is crucial, especially when dealing with corrosive and dangerous materials.

The chosen workspace should also be well-ventilated, allowing fumes from the acetone, paint thinner and paint to be removed. Even when wearing protective gear, this is vital.

Clean The Golf Clubs

Using soapy water and a brush, clean the clubheads to remove any dirt or debris. A clean surface will help make the remaining steps much easier.

Remove Existing Paint

Two main methods come into play here and both are effective in getting the job done.

Make sure to put on a mask, rubber gloves and eye protection before starting this process!

• Place or dip the entire clubhead into acetone and allow it to sit to remove the existing paint. Note: If the clubhead is attached to the shaft, do not allow the acetone to reach the hosel and ferrule connection point.
• Spot removal: If there are only small areas where paint removal is required, using a cotton swab and dipping the acetone or paint remover into the specified areas will also get the job done. This method normally takes longer but is cleaner and uses fewer materials.

Preparing for Painting

With the golf clubs cleaned and all paint removed, it is time to get them ready for painting. Using a rag or paper towel, wipe down the clubheads. They should have no paint in any of the cracks and all of the previous corrosive materials should be fully removed.

Start Painting

With the color scheme selected and all your required items for painting assembled, it is time to start filling the areas you want painted.

Using a paint pen or G-Paint paint-fill sticks, apply paint to the desired areas. (Read the instructions first.) If you have excess paint that overflows, wipe it off with the paper towel or rag. This is the cleanest method and offers less smudging. If any paint streaks are visible, a wet cloth will help remove them before the paint has fully dried.

Follow the same process for all of your golf clubs. While I prefer to fill golf clubs and use one color at a time versus switching back and forth, I find this to be the fastest method with easy steps and less confusion by swapping between paint colors. For cleaning up paint, I prefer using a single color at a time as it will help with any accidental color mixing.

Paint Curing

Once all the golf clubs are painted and filled, let the paint cure. Different paints will have different curing times but most stock paint-fills will have a half-hour basic cure time (for it to be dry to the touch) and six-hour full cure time. This is when the waterproof nature of acrylic paints becomes effective.

Paint pens or paint sticks generally take only minutes and can add a little more pressure for timing.

As with most painting jobs, leaving the paint to cure at room temperature with lower humidity will help the process.

Final Touches

Now is the time to clean up any minor mistakes or streaks/smudges. Using just a bit of acetone on a small piece of paper towel or alcohol swabs, wipe down any areas that need slight improvements.

Once completed, you are done and left to admire your work!

Conclusion

When it comes to how to paint-fill golf clubs, it is more about allowing yourself the time to do the job properly than the actual difficulty of the task itself. Customizing your clubs by paint-fill offers the DIY golfer the ability to show off your custom work on the golf course. It opens up creative ways to match your golf clubs with ferrules, grips and more.

We hope this step-by-step guide allows you to take on this project with confidence and step up your custom club game. And, as always, if you have more questions or suggestions, drop a comment below.