Vintage 1987 Taylormade TD Tour Preferred irons restoration.

The initial deburring wheel was labeled as ‘fine’, then i used the ‘extra fine’ for a pass over the top and sides.

Then i hand wet-sand with 1200, then 2000 grit.

Then polishing using black on a sisal wheel, then green on a denim wheel since these are stainless irons, then blue on the loose cotton wheel for the final buff. Each club takes 30 to 40 minutes.

I’m not sure how this equates to actual grits but here is a chart i found describing each color:

BLACK = Emery Compound, a course abrasive material for removal of scratches, pits, paint, rust etc.

BROWN = Tripoli compound used for general purpose cut and color on most soft metals.

WHITE = Blizzard compound, used for color and final finish of harder metals, has a cutting action.

RED = Jeweler’s Rouge, designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel.

BLUE = A dryer, almost greaseless wheel – designed to polish without any cutting action. Safe on thin plates. Use on its own wheel.

GREEN = Used exclusively for Stainless Steel.