My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as 
opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the 
shafts.

Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they 
are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start 
treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and 
protect them from this winter's efforts.

Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?

-- 
Durram

On 3 Sep, 11:38, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
> shafts.
>
> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>
> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>


WD40

johnty wrote:
> On 3 Sep, 11:38, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
>> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
>> shafts.
>>
>> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
>> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
>> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
>> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>>
>> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>>
> 
> 
> WD40
> 

Does that get rid as well as protect?

Demetri (Durram) wrote:
> johnty wrote:
>> On 3 Sep, 11:38, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>>> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
>>> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
>>> shafts.
>>>
>>> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
>>> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
>>> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
>>> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>>>
>>
>>
>> WD40
>>
> 
> Does that get rid as well as protect?

I use WD40 as well. My forged irons are only about 5 years old so not
sure my experience is valid. But on the care label that came with them 
it suggested cleaning them with soapy water, and once dry apply some 
thin lubricating oil and gently wipe off the excess.

No rust yet.

-- 
Benway

"Benway"  wrote in message 
news:13dttq8ksu574ab@corp.supernews.com...
> Demetri (Durram) wrote:
>> johnty wrote:
>>> On 3 Sep, 11:38, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>>>> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
>>>> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
>>>> shafts.
>>>>
>>>> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
>>>> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
>>>> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
>>>> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>>>>
>>>> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> WD40
>>>
>>
>> Does that get rid as well as protect?
>
> I use WD40 as well. My forged irons are only about 5 years old so not
> sure my experience is valid. But on the care label that came with them it 
> suggested cleaning them with soapy water, and once dry apply some thin 
> lubricating oil and gently wipe off the excess.
>
> No rust yet.
>
> -- 
> Benway

Bearing in mind though that some wedges are designed to rust as this 
improves backspin/grip.


Stephen

On 4 Sep, 10:39, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
> johnty wrote:
> > On 3 Sep, 11:38, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
> >> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
> >> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
> >> shafts.
>
> >> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
> >> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
> >> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
> >> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>
> >> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>
> > WD40
>
> Does that get rid as well as protect?- Hide quoted text -
>

Yes, it's fabulous stuff.  Keeps your clubs pristine, stops the
trolley wheels from squeaking, makes you more attractive to wimmin,
you name it.

There's even a WD40 fan club...

Demetri (Durram) wrote
>>> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
>>> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
>>> shafts.
>>>
>>> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
>>> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
>>> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
>>> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>>>

Don't worry about it - life's too short, get out and enjoy.

My forged John Letter Master Models have sat in the shed for much of the 
last 40 odd years and still have not rusted, though close examination 
might elicit the odd 'sorty of rusty deposit'. One things for sure  they 
aint gonna rot before I do .

johnty wrote:
> On 4 Sep, 10:39, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>> johnty wrote:
>>> On 3 Sep, 11:38, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>>>> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
>>>> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
>>>> shafts.
>>>> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
>>>> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
>>>> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
>>>> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>>>> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>>> WD40
>> Does that get rid as well as protect?- Hide quoted text -
>>
> 
> Yes, it's fabulous stuff.  Keeps your clubs pristine, stops the
> trolley wheels from squeaking, makes you more attractive to wimmin,
> you name it.
> 
> There's even a WD40 fan club...
> 
> 

So it's true - life begins at WD40 :-)

mike short wrote:
> Demetri (Durram) wrote
>>>> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
>>>> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
>>>> shafts.
>>>>
>>>> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
>>>> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
>>>> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
>>>> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>>>>
>>>> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>>>>
> 
> Don't worry about it - life's too short, get out and enjoy.
> 
> My forged John Letter Master Models have sat in the shed for much of the 
> last 40 odd years and still have not rusted, though close examination 
> might elicit the odd 'sorty of rusty deposit'. One things for sure  they 
> aint gonna rot before I do .

Indeed, but they were probably made when things were built to last, I 
enjoyed reading up about them on the Letters web site, I think there's 
built in obsolescence these days.

I do what you suggest most times but I obviously examined too closely 
last week whilst waiting for a green to clear - I'll have to get back to 
looking at clouds and listening for birds again!
-- 
Durram

johnty wrote:
> On 4 Sep, 10:39, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>> johnty wrote:
>>> On 3 Sep, 11:38, "Demetri (Durram)"  wrote:
>>>> My 'forged' irons keep getting a sort of rusty deposit on the backs (as
>>>> opposed to the chromed face) as well as the occasional spot rust on the
>>>> shafts.
>>>> Yes, I do wipe them (usually) after a round of golf in the wet and they
>>>> are kept in a locker rather than the car boot but I'm loathe to start
>>>> treating them without anything too aggressive to clean them up and
>>>> protect them from this winter's efforts.
>>>> Any suggestions, apart from don't play in the rain?
>>> WD40
>> Does that get rid as well as protect?- Hide quoted text -
>>
> 
> Yes, it's fabulous stuff.  
> 
> There's even a WD40 fan club...
> 
> 

er isnt that UB40 who attract women and have the fan club?:-)