Best way to repair missing paint on Titleist AP2 712 Irons

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By MMcCain

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  1. MMcCain

    MMcCain

    I recently purchased a used set of Titleist AP2 712 irons and two of the irons (3-iron and 5-iron) have some spots that are now missing the black paint (F and G in Forged, and 2 in 712 on hosel). I'm guessing I can use auto touch-up paint but is there are a recommended method for getting the F and G...they are quite small and intricate. Did someone find a good method or brush size for getting in there? I read that this issue is common, and not just in Titleist clubs, but aside from saying "use car paint" no solutions I found say how to apply the paint. Any recommendations and advice would be helpful. Thanks.

  2. Aloha Bruce

    Aloha Bruce
    Sunnyvale, CA

    I would get some black Testors model paint in enamel which is what I use to change paintfill on a Cameron putter and Scotty also uses Testors. Have some acetone available and you can apply the paint with a tiny model paintbrush or a q-tip over the F an G. When dry, wipe off the excessive paint with acetone on a rag or paper towel and voila. Good Luck!
  3. MMcCain

    MMcCain

    Thanks. I just ordered some gloss black enamel model paint (no hobby stores near me). I'll borrow my wife's nail polish remover to clean off the excess when done.
  4. rymail00

    rymail00
    plattsburgh, NY

    +1 BruceS post.

    It's actually a lot easier than you may think. Below is a real simple, and personally I believe the easiest way to do it. way of doing it, and it will make your paintfill look brand new again. All you need to have is....

    1) Acrylic paint, this works best and is what a lot "boutique" putter companies and other club companies use. You can pick it up anywhere super cheap.

    2) Toothpicks- a brush is not needed. Just dip the tip of a toothpick in the paint and apply a healthy amount over the stamping/engraving you'd like to fix. Don't worry about coloring outside the lines because removing the excess paint is super easy and waaaaay less time consuming then trying to make it perfect with a brush.

    3) Acetone-use real 100% acetone, not nail polish remover to remove excess paint.

    4) Paper towel-the easiest way is to take a couple sheets and cut then into like 2-3" long strips that are about maybe an inch or so wide. Next just fold the paper towel rectangular strip in half to make a square. Once the paint is dry just get the paper towel wet with acetone. Just rub lightly over the paintfill you just applied. You won't need to rub hard. This will make any excess paint that's not in the actual stamping wipe away. Once the excess paints been wiped away let sit for a minute or two and just wipe down a final time to remove what little paint may be left behind.

    So if say the "forged" stamping has a letter or two missing in the paintfill it's just easier to do the whole word "forged" at once than just a letter or two. Oh and once again apply a good amount of paint, even if the excess paint fills in the whole depression of the letter stamping. Once you start to wipe it away it'll leave an even coat of paint in the stamping. Honestly waiting the 10 minutes or so for the paint to dry is the longest part of the whole process.

    Hope this helps.
  5. Aloha Bruce

    Aloha Bruce
    Sunnyvale, CA

    Ryan M said:

    +1 BruceS post.

    It's actually a lot easier than you may think. Below is a real simple, and personally I believe the easiest way to do it. way of doing it, and it will make your paintfill look brand new again. All you need to have is....

    1) Acrylic paint, this works best and is what a lot "boutique" putter companies and other club companies use. You can pick it up anywhere super cheap.

    2) Toothpicks- a brush is not needed. Just dip the tip of a toothpick in the paint and apply a healthy amount over the stamping/engraving you'd like to fix. Don't worry about coloring outside the lines because removing the excess paint is super easy and waaaaay less time consuming then trying to make it perfect with a brush.

    3) Acetone-use real 100% acetone, not nail polish remover to remove excess paint.

    4) Paper towel-the easiest way is to take a couple sheets and cut then into like 2-3" long strips that are about maybe an inch or so wide. Next just fold the paper towel rectangular strip in half to make a square. Once the paint is dry just get the paper towel wet with acetone. Just rub lightly over the paintfill you just applied. You won't need to rub hard. This will make any excess paint that's not in the actual stamping wipe away. Once the excess paints been wiped away let sit for a minute or two and just wipe down a final time to remove what little paint may be left behind.

    So if say the "forged" stamping has a letter or two missing in the paintfill it's just easier to do the whole word "forged" at once than just a letter or two. Oh and once again apply a good amount of paint, even if the excess paint fills in the whole depression of the letter stamping. Once you start to wipe it away it'll leave an even coat of paint in the stamping. Honestly waiting the 10 minutes or so for the paint to dry is the longest part of the whole process.

    Hope this helps.

    Ryan is right don't use nail polish remover as it only has about 10% Acetone and I left out toothpick by mistake. I would follow his instructions and I'm sure that you'll be happy with the results. The majority of us on The Cameron Collector use Testors enamel but Scotty uses Testors acrylic. I've posted a picture of a putter that I did a DIY in the paint fill and the good thing is that I can change the paint back to original very easily.
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  6. DV

    DV

    Hey Ryan,

    Would you know if your method is a long term fix? I had the paint on my 716 AP1 Wedge wear out after 5 swings in a bunker. Does your method last longer than this? Also, where do find acrylic paint? I thought this type of paint was banned many years ago because it is solvent based.

    Thanks,
    DV
  7. golf.suLLy

    golf.suLLy
    LV, NV & SA, TX

    Ryan's process is spot on. Enamel paint can be picked up for under $2 at a big box discount retailer and the durability & longevity are not a problem. I change color or freshen them up often so I can't attest to exact durability and my #7 & #8 are wore on the sole, so they don't hold as much paint and need an occasional touch up otherwise the rest I estimate could easily over a year. Good luck!

    -suL
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