In the world of disc golf, it’s hard to find the perfect disc that works very well for you. It’s hard to get a disc that will fly right and has the correct versatility, durability, flexibility, flight ratings, grip, and more. But perhaps most important is ensuring that your disc looks totally awesome. Exactly how you want it, and sometimes you just don’t like the disc stamp it comes with. You either want to remove it just because you like the look of blank, or you want to give it a custom die job.
What Do You Mean: Clearing a Disc Golf Disc?
In this comprehensive guide to wiping a disc stamp, we will delve into the various facets of disc care required to wipe a stamp. To begin, we’ll delve into the nuances of stamp removal, followed by an examination of disc repair as the next consideration. Lastly, we’ll underscore the importance of maintaining your disc’s cleanliness and overall condition.
Let’s dive right into it.
How to Clear a Disc Golf Disc
Removing the Stamp
There are a few reasons why you might want to clear out the stamp from your disc. One reason is that you may be tired of the stamp design; it may be unattractive to you. Another reason is you want a new design, and you need to remove the old stamp before putting on a new one.
Whatever the reason is, clearing a disc golf disc involves removing its stamp. Here’s the best tried and tested way to do it.
Materials Needed:
- Cotton Balls
- 100% Acetone
- Q-tips (optional)
Procedure:
“While trying to remove a disc golf stamp, the primary concern you may face is the risk of damaging the disc and altering its flight characteristics. Yet, when employing 100% acetone, your disc remains safe. Avoid using nail polish removers with approximately 30% acetone, as they won’t suffice. It’s crucial to opt for 100% acetone, which is readily accessible and effective in eliminating paint or ink.”
- Put a small amount of acetone on the cotton ball.
- Rub the cotton ball on the surface of the disc stamp consistently.
- Replace the cotton ball as it gets soaked with color. You don’t want the color sticking back to the disc.
- If small blots of ink remain on the disc, you can try using a Q-tip to get those.
Pro tips: acetone is a strong chemical substance. Be careful that you don’t spill on anything other than the cotton ball or Q-tip. Acetone may also be too strong for putter discs; the surface of a putter may become slick.
Conclusion
To clear a disc golf disc involves three key aspects, namely, removing the stamp, addressing minor damages, and thoroughly cleaning the disc. Based on my experience, these methods are highly effective and have the added advantage of preserving the disc’s integrity, preventing alterations in its flight characteristics.
