Okay, here’s my blog post about that Spider Ghost White Putter project. Lemme tell ya, it was a journey!
My Spider Ghost White Putter Adventure
Alright folks, so I decided I wanted to trick out my old putter. It was looking kinda sad, all scratched up and boring. I’d seen some cool custom paint jobs online and thought, “Hey, I can do that!” Famous last words, right?
The Prep Work: First thing’s first, gotta strip that old finish. I grabbed some sandpaper, different grits – started with a rough one to get the bulk off, then worked my way up to finer grits to smooth things out. Man, that took forever! My arm was killing me.
- Sanded like crazy. Seriously, hours of sanding.
- Wiped it down with some degreaser to get rid of all the dust.
- Taped off the parts I didn’t want to paint – the face and the bottom. Precision is key here, people!
Priming and Painting: Next up, primer. I used a spray primer, gave it a couple of light coats, letting it dry in between. Then came the fun part – the white paint! I went with a glossy white because I wanted it to really pop. Again, several light coats, being super careful to avoid drips. Patience is a virtue, something I learned the hard way. I rushed one coat and got a run. Had to sand it down and start over. Ugh.
The Spider Details: Now for the “Ghost Spider” part. I found some spider web stencils online and printed them out. Cut them out with an X-Acto knife – tedious but necessary. Then I used an airbrush (borrowed from a buddy) to spray black paint through the stencils. This was tricky. The airbrush kept clogging, and the stencils kept shifting. Almost threw the whole thing out the window a couple of times. But I persevered!
Clear Coat and Finishing Touches: Once the spider webs were dry, I applied several coats of clear coat to protect the paint job. Let that cure for a few days (the waiting is the hardest part!). Then I buffed it out with some polishing compound to get a nice, smooth shine.
The Result: Honestly? It’s not perfect. There are a couple of little imperfections here and there. But hey, it’s a custom job, done by yours truly! It looks way better than the beat-up old putter I started with. And, more importantly, I learned a ton. Would I do it again? Maybe. But next time, I’m definitely investing in a better airbrush!
Anyway, that’s the story of my Spider Ghost White Putter. Hope you enjoyed the ride!
