SM9 Raw Finish Question

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By CMildrum

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  1. CMildrum

    CMildrum

    Say you don't love the amount of rust that has accumulated, how would one go about SAFELY removing that build up? Is it possible to get back to an "out of the box" appearance?

  2. Les M

    Les M
    CT

    Military
    Maybe try a short soak in Coca-Cola, and a light brushing with an old toothbrush.
  3. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    Les M said:

    Maybe try a short soak in Coca-Cola, and a light brushing with an old toothbrush.

    I completely agree!
  4. SWilliams

    SWilliams
    Arkansas

    Once the raw wedges rust, they will never be out of the box finish wise.

    If you want to clean the face, the best way I have found is to hit a few full wedges shots from a practice bunker. It will clean them up pretty well.
  5. YLYan

    YLYan

    It would be best if you had op for the other finish instead, RAW finish is designed to rust, and never go back.
  6. David C

    David C
    Michigan

    You can get it pretty darn close using a green Scotchbrite pad and some Bar Keepers Friend.
  7. Jason R

    Jason R
    Ottawa, ON

    David C said:

    You can get it pretty darn close using a green Scotchbrite pad and some Bar Keepers Friend.

    I do this all the time with "Mr. Clean Magic Erasures", takes the rust off and buffs them up pretty close to factory. That said, I will echo that bunker use (or hopefully just practice!) will provide the same result.

    RAW is my preferred finish - have been playing this for years.
  8. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    Keep in mind that RAW is very soft metal compared to the other finishes so it could come out of spec (loft and lie) very easily. You should have access to a loft and lie machine monthly to ensure your wedge(s) are to spec.

    FWIW, Chris

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