Putter Finish & Care Question

[Indio]

Having just crossed to the dark side and purchased a Studio Design #5, I was told that I should use a silicon cloth to keep it nice and shiney.

Well, the first time I used it I cleaned up all nice and shiney and gave it a wipe with the cloth. The next time I played and took it out of the head cover, it had gone from a beautiful multi-color shine to a very shiney black (although the face and sole stayed multi-colored).

What gives? Should I be using a silicon cloth to wipe it or not? Is there any way to restore the multi-color tshine o the conclave part of the putter? (I tried washing it in mild soap and water and that only partially brough the color back).

[Hacker]

Two words buddy........WATER BAD

The lads at The Cameron Collector talk about silicon cloths and silicon sprays but I wrote the Scotty Studio directly and they recommended 3 in 1 oil so that is what I'm using on all of mine. I have a bunch of old cloth baby diapers and I keep one in a baggy and give it a squirt of 3in1 from time to time. I wipe my putters down after each use with the oil cloth and I don't leave the head covers on when I'm not using them.

Hope this helps

[Indio]

Two words buddy........WATER BAD

The lads at The Cameron Collector talk about silicon cloths and silicon sprays but I wrote the Scotty Studio directly and they recommended 3 in 1 oil so that is what I'm using on all of mine. I have a bunch of old cloth baby diapers and I keep one in a baggy and give it a squirt of 3in1 from time to time. I wipe my putters down after each use with the oil cloth and I don't leave the head covers on when I'm not using them.

Hope this helps

But would the silicon cause a putter to go black? Why leave the headcover off?

[Indio]

Anyone else want to offer advice???

[Ginker]

Go to CT get some Silicon Spray.. make sure its 100% silicon. The one I have is in a yellow bottle and is in the Auto Motive section.. I think made by 3 and 1 but not 100% sure and too lazy to look right now after being on my feet all day at Montreal. The key is to never put the putter away wet.. I like to keep a spare cover in the car so if it rains when I play after the round I dry the putter and stick it in the dry cover.. When you get home hit it with some silicon spray and whipe it down with the cloth and back into a dry headcover..

I don't have any BP finishes.. but I have managed to keep my GB SD1 from rusting for a couple years..

[MusicMan]

i use the stock cammy cloth on my TeI3, which is the same finish. once and a while ill use some baby oil. it does the trick.

[Indio]

So then why did mine turn black???

[MusicMan]

baby oil my friend... it made mine like a multicolourd rainbow. that is until the next time i applied it

[Indio]

baby oil my friend... it made mine like a multicolourd rainbow. that is until the next time i applied it

Mine was a gorgeous rainbow till I applied the silicon now its black

[MusicMan]

try the baby oil. apply it lightly... IE: dont rub it in and it will have a nice glossy rainbow.. but it wears off quickly...

[Indio]

try the baby oil. apply it lightly... IE: dont rub it in and it will have a nice glossy rainbow.. but it wears off quickly...

Thanks bud

[MusicMan]

anytime homeslice.

[Ginker]

Baby oil is good too.. never tried silicon on a bp.

[Indio]

Thanks Lance.... I take it the finish on an SD is Black Pearl (BP)

Go to CT get some Silicon Spray.. make sure its 100% silicon. The one I have is in a yellow bottle and is in the Auto Motive section.. I think made by 3 and 1 but not 100% sure and too lazy to look right now after being on my feet all day at Montreal. The key is to never put the putter away wet.. I like to keep a spare cover in the car so if it rains when I play after the round I dry the putter and stick it in the dry cover.. When you get home hit it with some silicon spray and whipe it down with the cloth and back into a dry headcover..

I don't have any BP finishes.. but I have managed to keep my GB SD1 from rusting for a couple years..

[spackler]

i use the stock cammy cloth on my TeI3, which is the same finish. once and a while ill use some baby oil. it does the trick.

Not the same finish as the TeI3, Jcracker. Black Pearl is a nickel plating and is almost as durable as pro platinum. Gun Blue (TeI3 finish) is a raw finish and doesn't protect the steel in the same way as a plated finish does.

Just don't use the putter when the greens are sandy, keep it dry and clean, and you'll be fine.

[Indio]

Not the same finish as the TeI3, Jcracker. Black Pearl is a nickel plating and is almost as durable as pro platinum. Gun Blue (TeI3 finish) is a raw finish and doesn't protect the steel in the same way as a plated finish does.

Just don't use the putter when the greens are sandy, keep it dry and clean, and you'll be fine.

Oh good lord... too late, she was cleaned with silison after 4 rounds now

[spackler]

Oh good lord... too late, she was cleaned with silison after 4 rounds now

Silicone isn't going to wreck it. Might be a bit of build-up on the top that isn't allowing the iridescence to shine through, but that's all. See if you can clean a small bit off with your finger nail.

[Indio]

Silicone isn't going to wreck it. Might be a bit of build-up on the top that isn't allowing the iridescence to shine through, but that's all. See if you can clean a small bit off with your finger nail.

Already tried that.... took a smooth cloth and rubbed it hard and it just won't come silver again.... it stays a redish black

[Indio]

I guess I should have checked the Cameron site first, here is wht it says for the Studio Design BP finish.....

This new putter comes with the maintenance free Black Pearl finish that’s as striking as they come, and putts every bit as good as it looks.

[jvincent]

Anyone else want to offer advice???

Sounds like you broke your putter. Time to buy a new one.

[Indio]

Sounds like you broke your putter. Time to buy a new one.

[Indio]

Sounds like you broke your putter. Time to buy a new one.

It is in the Chris shop being pimped as we speak.... I am sure when she comes home she will be real puuuuuurdy

[Indio]

Silicone isn't going to wreck it. Might be a bit of build-up on the top that isn't allowing the iridescence to shine through, but that's all. See if you can clean a small bit off with your finger nail.

Thanks Spackler, that worked, took forever to take it off with finger nail but it is a nice and shiney rainbow color again! And the red grip look awesome

[Hacker]

Thanks Spackler, that worked, took forever to take it off with finger nail but it is a nice and shiney rainbow color again! And the red grip look awesome

Good stuff Indio - I'm glad to hear that your baby is sparkling again

[Indio]

Good stuff Indio - I'm glad to hear that your baby is sparkling again

Me too I saw GolferChick's new Red X3 today, its awesome