How do you remove stubborn grip tape?
After warming the tape on a steel shaft, place the butt of the shaft against the edge of the work bench, vise or tape removal plug. Using a tape stripper, peel the tape off the shaft by pushing the tape stripper through the length of the tape. Rotate the shaft after each strip is taken off until all tape is removed.
How do you remove adhesive from golf shaft?
The first step in removing a sticker from a golf club is to heat the sticker. If you don’t heat the sticker, the glue will not release enough. By heating the sticker, you can get the glue on the label to start to loosen and make it much easier to peel. You do not need to use high heat when heating the club.
Do you have to remove old tape when regripping golf clubs?
Remove old grip tape before you throw on a new grip. Unless by some miracle the tape under your grip is still sticky and uniform after removing your old grip, you’re going to want to get rid of all the old tape completely.
Can you use acetone on graphite shafts?
Its safe to use if wiping down a tip to clean it or when putting the shine on a ferrule it will not harm the paint. Just don’t let the acetone soak on the shaft. Normal wiping is fine.
What can be used for golf grip solvent?
Mineral spirits, denatured alcohol, acetone, nail polish remover or charcoal lighter fluid, all provide adequate deactivation of grip tape to install new grips. They also evaporate relatively quickly to allow the grip tape to bond to the grip in a relatively short amount of time, often less than an hour.
Can you use Goo Gone on golf clubs?
Yes, Goo Gone Original is safe to use on golf clubs, but it isn’t safe on rubber so be careful around the handle.
What can I use instead of grip solvent?
Paint Thinner / Mineral Spirits Paint thinner or Mineral Spirits are cheap alternatives to grip solvent and also dry quickly. Like grip solvent, the mineral spirits will lubricate double-sided tape allowing you to work the grip over the shaft so that it adheres.
Can you use Goo Gone on graphite?
I used this before a numerous graphite shafts and never has any issues. Just giving a friendly heads up. I’ve seen this happen with the spray aerosol version of Goof Off. It will strip all paint off, including paint that you want to stay.