WD-40 is a great product that every household has lying around.
Since WD 40 can be so good at removing rust and making things shine, many people wonder if it works on golf clubs.
In this guide, we will help you understand all the ways you can use WD 40 when it comes to your golf bag and golf game itself.
Can You Clean Golf Clubs With WD-40?
Yes, you can use WD 40 to clean a golf club.
There are a few things you should know before doing this.
For starters, if your golf club has any unique finish on it, we don’t recommend using WD-40.
You also don’t want to use WD-40 on anything but your irons and wedges.
The other clubs are going to be better off with just a soap and water solution for cleaning.
When you clean golf clubs with WD-40, you spray a little on the clubhead and then use a rag to wipe it off.
You won’t need to do much as far as scrubbing is concerned as the Wd-40 will do most of it on its own.
Before spraying the club with the WD-40, you should do a basic clean.
Make sure that any dirt, dust, or sand has already been removed from the golf club.
When you spray WD-40 on a golf club, make sure that you wipe it all off when you are finished.
It is not good to let it sit on the club long term.
What Else Can You Use WD 40 For?
In addition to cleaning your golf clubs, there are several other things you can do with WD-40.
Rusting
When you clean the clubs with the WD-40, you will be protecting them from rusting.
Of course, WD-40 is also used to remove rust from a club, but it leaves protection on them as well.
If your clubs are stored in a damp area and left wet at times, they will rust.
By spraying with WD-40 from time to time, you will help this rust from happening.
Always make sure to keep your clubs dry to avoid rust as well.
Golf Bag Zippers
After time golf bag zippers can become challenging to open and close.
This is mostly because the golf bag is exposed to elements.
When you play in the rain, the golf bag zippers get wet and then will probably start to rust.
Spraying the WD-40 will help get zippers moving again on your golf bag.
Golf Club Regripping
Some people will use WD40 when they are regripping golf clubs.
WD-40 is not the best solution to use as a grip solvent because it is priced a bit higher than other choices, but it will work.
You can use the WD-40 to remove grip tape from golf clubs, and then you can use it as the solvent when you put a new grip on.
Most golfers say that the WD-40 smell remains for a while, and that is why they don’t prefer to use it for this purpose.
Golf Bag
In addition to the zippers on your golf bag, you may have other moving parts.
For instance, a stand bag will have a portion on it that releases the stand and picks it back up.
If this part of your golf bag starts to stick, giving it a quick spray with WD-40 can help to solve it.
Make sure that you do not spray the WD-40 on the fabric portions of your bag.
Keep a rag close by and clean things up as you go.
If you are worried about doing damage to your golf bag, spray some WD-40 on a rag and then wipe the area that needs work.
Is It Ok For A Golf Club To Have Rust On It?
Golf clubs get rust on them after a while, mostly depending on how they were stored and maintained.
If your golf clubs have rust on it, you can still use them.
In fact, some people like to hit golf wedges that have rust on them.
One thing that is not good is if the rust starts to spread and starts filling in the grooves.
A little bit of rust won’t affect your golf game, but when it starts to get worse, you should treat it.
How Much WD-40 Do You Need To Clean Golf Clubs?
To clean a few irons, you do not need much WD-40 at all.
In fact, a can could last you for years and years.
When you spray WD-40 on your clubs, you will want to make it a quick spray.
Do not coat the club in the solution as you will leave yourself an unnecessary mess to clean up.
Also, when cleaning your golf club, make sure you are using a soft microfiber type rag or a paper towel.
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DL