How to Remove Rust From Golf Clubs

Are your favorite set of irons turning rusty? Do you want to resurface some heirloom golf clubs that you inherited? Removing the rust is essential to restore the original luster. Most golf clubs are made out of titanium and iron, so they have a tendency to rust and stain. Most rust stains on golf clubs will not come off using soap and water alone. There are alternatives that can be utilized to have the clubs looking fresh and brand new once again.

Golf clubs, Scrub brush, Polishing cloth, clean towels or washcloths, Metal polish, Lemons- 1 half per golf club that needs restoration, Knife, 1 two liter bottle of cola, large sink or basin

Step 1: Take your golf clubs and inspect that they are free of dirt and added debris. Make sure there is no polish residue on the clubs. Rinse with clean water.

Step 2: Cut the lemons in half. Use one half of lemon per golf club. Begin scrubbing vigorously on the rusty area with the lemon. Let the lemon juice sit on the clubs overnight. Allow to dry completely then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Step 3: Fill up your sink or basin with two gallons of water and then pour in the two liters of cola. With scrub brush in hand, scrub all of the rusty areas with the water and coke mixture. Pay close attention to the grooves and the sweet spot on the club head. Place the golf club heads into the sink to soak. If the shafts are rusty, soak some towels in the coke solution and wrap around the shafts. Allow to soak overnight.

Step 4: Drain the water from the sink or basin and begin to rinse the clubs thoroughly. Take a cloth or towel and dry the clubs completely by hand. Set the clubs upright on a towel on the floor.

Step 5: Polish each club shaft and head by hand with polish and a dry cloth. Work the polish in a circular motion and pay close attention to buffing the shaft. Buff the club head and shaft dry to the desired shine.

Tips

Avoid getting the club grips wet with any liquid. This can ruin the grip. Do not combine lemon juice with coke or other chemicals. Use real lemons and lemon juice. Do not use imitation lemon products.

Do not use this process on wooden clubs.