Clean and Restore Golf Shafts

How to clean and restore a steel golf shaft to like-new! Learn the correct way to clean and restore golf shafts with this step-by-step tutorial.

TIPS for how to clean, polish, and plate an EXTREMELY RUSTY 100-year old steel shaft and compare it to a modern-day chrome-plated steel shaft.

#golf #restoration #howto #diy

Do this at home! Follow the equipment links below:

*How to Electroplate Golf Clubs:

*Restorations and Tutorials:

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[Alandale]

Thank you for this video, Brad. I enjoy collecting classic golf clubs but always wondered what to do about the shafts. With this and previous videos I have the confidence to proceed. Great work

[ClassicGolfClubs]

Great work, that's the first home shaft restoration I've seen.
And being a shaft it won't get the same abrasion that a club head does when it hits the ground so nickel plating, even though it isn't as hard as chrome, is perfect.

[donaldrippetoe]

I learn more with every video! I am super thankful for the content of this channel! Super informative and just as cool!

[Colestamper]

Awesome final result Brad, so glad you could make this happen.

[karolyhacs]

Not going to lie, these steps are going to help me restore the front handle on my 1963 McCulloch chainsaw!!

[jeffupton]

This kid Brad knows his restoration shizz. That's badazz, broseph. Nicely done.

[ryanpacot]

You are the man! Your work is so easy and friendly to learn thank you for the tips! Huge fan!

[markbowes]

Another success Brad, impressive work !

[OGFISHNKICKS]

For mild spot corrosion do you have to do all the steps?

[agoodbogey]

I sanded my steel shaft ro remove some scratching but made it worse. Can I use something to polish just the shaft to remove the scratches?

[JJSmith-tr]

@BradMeehan is there a way to do this without plating it? Or is it necessary for proper protection?

[philounours]

Hello Brad,
I saw all your video many times and I learned a lot in a very practical and easy manner, you have educational skills.
My question is about the last layer, chrome in particular, it should the last layer after nickel or I am wrong ? Because nickel is a bit yellowisch and will also warnish/corrode.
Best regards.

[MikeOwens-ctzr]

I would love to see a shop tour and maybe a list of all the tools you use.

[gbyo]

Awesome! I was so looking forward to this video. To be clear, you remove the head but not the grip before applying the nickel?

[michaelderrgolf]

What do you do if the rust has rusted away/chipped the chrome finish on the shaft? Is there any way to fix it?

[jonnymo]

Must you remove club head to Re-Plate the shafts ?

[andrewmoser]

Unbelievable transformation. Your videos have inspired me to work on some of my old clubs. That being said, do you have any suggestions on refurbishing a set of stainless eye 2s? I was thinking deburring wheel and hand sand for the sole and then media blast the entire head. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[joesephguido]

Can you post a link to your brush plating wand

[leosotelo]

awesome video. i started to flip golf clubs, i have a lot of good sets but are rusted like in your vid. where can i. it the nickel plated machine??

[billt]

Really enjoy your videos. Learning quite a bit. Any advice on cleaning a coated steel shaft club. Probably late 20s early 30s ? Its a lo skore putter. Thanks in advance.