Things You'll Need:
- Phillips-head screwdriver Old toothbrush Small shallow pan Paint and varnish remover Masking tape Small natural-bristle brush Steel wool Varnish brush Wood stain Several soft cloths Spray lacquer or varnish Epoxy filler Wood stain Hard wax Waterproof glue
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Step 1
Take the screwdriver and unscrew the soleplate from the club, clean all the dirt out of the grooves of the plate with the old toothbrush and place the plate in some paint remover in the shallow pan. Set aside to soak.
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Step 2
Cover the string windings and plastic plates of the club with masking tape to protect them. Using the natural-bristle brush, coat the wood part of the club with paint and varnish remover, let this soak and then remove the old finish with the steel wool. You may need to repeat this step until all of the old finish is off. Set the club aside to dry overnight.
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Step 3
Remove the soleplate from the paint remover and scrape off all the old paint. Use the steel wool to polish the plate and set it aside.
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Step 4
Buff the wood lightly with a piece of steel wool. With the varnish brush, apply a coat of stain to the club and wipe off the excess stain with a clean cloth. Repeat this process until you achieve the depth of color you want on the club. When done applying stain, set the club aside to dry overnight.
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Step 5
Spray the wood part of the club with the lacquer or varnish and hang it up by the grip to dry overnight.
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Step 6
Buff the varnished surface lightly with steel wool and spray another coat of varnish on the club; again, hang it up to dry overnight.
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Step 7
Give the club a good coat of hard wax and buff to a high shine. Use the epoxy filler to fill in any dings in the wood. Put a drop of glue into the screw hole and reattach the soleplate with the screw. Coat the soleplate with a good coat of varnish and let dry.
