Need advice removing adhesive from graphite shaft

**DavidY** · 12-15-2005 02:00 AM

What products can I use safely on the graphite shaft of my new driver to remove the adhesive?

There was a UPC sticker that I had removed....but it's adhesive remains. Tried using liquid dish detergent and warm water. Toothpaste didn't work either. Anything else? I don't want to damage the nice blue Aldila graphite shaft before I even hit the ball in the upcoming golf season.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

**covanant** · 12-15-2005 06:21 AM

Peanut butter works,apply and rub 2or 3 times

**Chieflongtee** · 12-15-2005 06:45 AM

I have never tried pb. However use a little acetone or nail polish or Goo gone. Don't get any on the ferrule as it'll melt.

**Steelhead** · 12-15-2005 07:38 AM

I've used Goo-gone before and it works quite well. Make sure you dry your club well after.

**Chieflongtee** · 12-15-2005 07:39 AM

If you happen to have a heat gun that'll work as well. 20 to 30 seconds.

**dbleber** · 12-15-2005 09:34 AM

Goo Gone works great and it is safe.

**Chieflongtee** · 12-15-2005 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by dbleber

Goo Gone works great and it is safe.

But it stinks

**spackler** · 12-15-2005 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Chieflongtee

But it stinks

Like oranges. Definitely goo gone is the one to go with.

**buckylasek** · 12-15-2005 12:25 PM

You can use Honey, and then you put some flour and some water. No seriousely , the best thing is to heat it with a torch. As graphite shaft is made from metal, and not plastic like some people think, it won't harm it.

**Chieflongtee** · 12-15-2005 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by buckylasek

No seriousely , the best thing is to heat it with a torch. As graphite shaft is made from metal, and not plastic like some people think, it won't harm it.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

**buckylasek** · 12-15-2005 04:04 PM

Sorry but i did it many times , and so does the guy on the golfsmith intructionnal videos.

**Chieflongtee** · 12-15-2005 04:13 PM

A torch is either butane or propane. A heat gun will do. You're asking for trouble with a torch for such an insignificant job. Heck you can use lighter fuel and that will work.

**Chieflongtee** · 12-15-2005 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by buckylasek

Sorry but i did it many times , and so does the guy on the golfsmith intructionnal videos.

Please provide a link to the video you are refering to.

**The Saint** · 12-15-2005 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by buckylasek

You can use Honey, and then you put some flour and some water. No seriousely , the best thing is to heat it with a torch. As graphite shaft is made from metal, and not plastic like some people think, it won't harm it.

It's like killing a fly on the wall with a 12 guage shotun... Do I know you by any chance???? Are you from the valley...

Just kiddin..!!!

**sandbagger72** · 12-15-2005 09:57 PM

lighter

**sandbagger72** · 12-15-2005 09:58 PM

lighter fluid works great

**DavidY** · 12-15-2005 10:40 PM

Peanut butter appears to have worked. Thanks, Covanant!

Dave

**mcnorth** · 12-15-2005 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by DavidY

Peanut butter appears to have worked. Thanks, Covanant!

Dave

Crunchy or smooth?

**beefstuf** · 12-16-2005 12:32 AM

I jsut use rubbing alcohol and it works just fine. On the blue shaft

**beefstuf** · 12-16-2005 12:33 AM

100, sorry for SPAM

**sharkhark** · 12-16-2005 12:41 AM

Goooooooooooo Gone! Just used it taking stickers off a club.
Make sure u wait, doesn't work instantly, give it a few minutes then gently rub off.

Other benefit is having it around for cleaning up/removing alot of different substances around the house, you'll know what I mean after u get it.

**covanant** · 12-16-2005 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by DavidY

Peanut butter appears to have worked. Thanks, Covanant!

Dave

No problem Davidy
Little trick my mother once showed me!

**buckylasek** · 12-16-2005 01:08 PM

I was meaning a heat gun with a torch, just a translation problem, it the thing that looks like a hair dryer with a round metallic end....

**Chieflongtee** · 12-17-2005 09:27 AM

Ok. Now I get you. My apologies. But just for the record. A heat gun does not have a torch. A torch has an open flame while a heat gun is somewhat similar to a hair dryer.

**buckylasek** · 12-17-2005 01:06 PM

Don't know, because sometimes even with a flame , you wont see it if it's very powerful, and as i didn't put my finger in it, i don't know....

**buckylasek** · 12-20-2005 10:58 AM

Look what i found , first video , 1,20
http://www.golfsmith.com/cm/display_...code=ECM549NEW

**Chieflongtee** · 12-20-2005 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by buckylasek

Look what i found , first video , 1,20
http://www.golfsmith.com/cm/display_...code=ECM549NEW

That video is about removing old grip tape not price labels.

**buckylasek** · 12-21-2005 05:14 AM

Ok i didn't understand the whole thing then.

**Chieflongtee** · 12-21-2005 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by buckylasek

Ok i didn't understand the whole thing then.

But you are right as far as the torch but not just any torch. In the video the torch used is a butane torch. I would be afraid to use a propane torch. Bill Toten in the video mentions BUTANE and/or a heat gun.

**buckylasek** · 12-21-2005 06:27 AM

I have a scrapper at home;p

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