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Date: 03 Nov 2006 04:59:46
From: Larry Bud
Subject: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Hate to break this political lovefest, but has anyone (Mike D?) ever
refinished a Callway Warbird head? I hate to send it back since the
thing is probably only worth $40 (it's a 4 wood), but I love this club.
Is it just a clear that's sprayed on it? What kind of clear coat is
used?
tia.
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Date: 03 Nov 2006 09:52:18
From: dugjustdug
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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No links for you, LB, but several guys locally have had their favorite
drivers custom painted with like flames, or, skulls, etc. at local auto
body shops. While I doubt you're looking for anything that fancy (or
expensive), I'd have to agree with Watson on the technique.
On Nov 3, 8:41 am, "Larry Bud" <larrybud2...@yahoo.com > wrote:
> Watson deMeneux (formerly Roger Thaat) wrote:
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> > Larry Bud wrote:
> > > Hate to break this political lovefest, but has anyone (Mike D?) ever
> > > refinished a Callway Warbird head? I hate to send it back since the
> > > thing is probably only worth $40 (it's a 4 wood), but I love this club.
> > > Is it just a clear that's sprayed on it? What kind of clear coat is
> > > used?
>
> > > tia.
>
> > I've googled and found a few articles on how to do this, using
> > aotomotive spray paintI couldn't find any articles... do you have a link?
>
> Is the natural finish just a clear coat?
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Date: 03 Nov 2006 08:41:37
From: Larry Bud
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Watson deMeneux (formerly Roger Thaat) wrote:
> Larry Bud wrote:
> > Hate to break this political lovefest, but has anyone (Mike D?) ever
> > refinished a Callway Warbird head? I hate to send it back since the
> > thing is probably only worth $40 (it's a 4 wood), but I love this club.
> > Is it just a clear that's sprayed on it? What kind of clear coat is
> > used?
> >
> > tia.
> >
>
> I've googled and found a few articles on how to do this, using
> aotomotive spray paint
I couldn't find any articles... do you have a link?
Is the natural finish just a clear coat?
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Date: 03 Nov 2006 19:16:08
From: Watson deMeneux (formerly Roger Thaat)
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Larry Bud wrote:
> I couldn't find any articles... do you have a link?
>
> Is the natural finish just a clear coat?
>
I can't recall where I found 'em, but it's the asme approach as doing a
DIY car repair:
Sand to bare metal using progressively smoother grits. Mask areas such
as the sole. Primer, colour, clear coat, all available from auto supply
places in spray cans. You can match the silver colour or do something
custom.
And no, the natural finish of the club is not just clear. It's a silver
paint, probably with a clear coat over it.
--
Watson deMeneux
-Say it out loud next time you're in a restaurant.
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Date: 03 Nov 2006 15:49:43
From: Watson deMeneux (formerly Roger Thaat)
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Larry Bud wrote:
> Hate to break this political lovefest, but has anyone (Mike D?) ever
> refinished a Callway Warbird head? I hate to send it back since the
> thing is probably only worth $40 (it's a 4 wood), but I love this club.
> Is it just a clear that's sprayed on it? What kind of clear coat is
> used?
>
> tia.
>
I've googled and found a few articles on how to do this, using
aotomotive spray paint...I was thinking of doing my GBB driver a few
years ago in red but never got around to it. BTW, I have a GBB 4 wood
and it's absolutely the best club I've ever owned. Had a BB 4 wood
before that.
--
Watson deMeneux
-Say it out loud next time you're in a restaurant.
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Date: 03 Nov 2006 07:11:28
From: citygolfs
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Date: 03 Nov 2006 11:52:50
From: Larry Bud
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Watson deMeneux (formerly Roger Thaat) wrote:
> Larry Bud wrote:
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> > I couldn't find any articles... do you have a link?
> >
> > Is the natural finish just a clear coat?
> >
>
> I can't recall where I found 'em, but it's the asme approach as doing a
> DIY car repair:
>
> Sand to bare metal using progressively smoother grits. Mask areas such
> as the sole. Primer, colour, clear coat, all available from auto supply
> places in spray cans. You can match the silver colour or do something
> custom.
>
> And no, the natural finish of the club is not just clear. It's a silver
> paint, probably with a clear coat over it.
Thanks, that's really the answer I was looking for. Couldn't tell if
it was clear only, or silver paint.
I never really thought of painting it an actual color, though!
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Date: 04 Nov 2006 08:09:59
From: david s-a
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Larry Bud wrote:
>>And no, the natural finish of the club is not just clear. It's a silver
>>paint, probably with a clear coat over it.
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> Thanks, that's really the answer I was looking for. Couldn't tell if
> it was clear only, or silver paint.
>
> I never really thought of painting it an actual color, though!
>
IIRC, all the 'Warbird' type series of Callaways were simply tumble
rolled and then clear coat finished. No paint involved at all.
Get thee to a toolmaker's shop and have the head 'glass beaded', (which
is just the same effect but more applicable to 'one-off' items) then
prime and carefully apply/spray a two part clear finish. Head will look
like new. Leave the clear coat finish for at least two days before use.
cheers
david
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Date: 03 Nov 2006 21:01:07
From: Watson deMeneux (formerly Roger Thaat)
Subject: Re: Refinishing a Callaway Warbird Head
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Larry Bud wrote:
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> Thanks, that's really the answer I was looking for. Couldn't tell if
> it was clear only, or silver paint.
>
> I never really thought of painting it an actual color, though!
>
Of course all of what I've said about paint, colour, etc applies to a
GBB. The Warbird is older of course, but even if it's raw metal +
clear, that won't prevent you from making it custom.
Whatever you decide to do, you'll want to be super careful with masking,
around the hosel and the shaft, and if you go colour, around the sole
area. Also, decide if you want to repaint the face. GBBs had a painted
face, whereas the older (and the newer)drivers do not.
--
Watson deMeneux
-Say it out loud next time you're in a restaurant.
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