Re-grooving clubs

I have had my 53 degree wedge for about 18 months now and the grooves are starting to get a bit worn and I was looking at buying a grooving tool. I can't find anywhere online thats ships to UK and no golf shops nearby sell such an item.

Could anyone recommend a retailer and possible things to look for or whether or not re-grooving should be done in the first place.

Golfsmith or golfworks doesn't go across the pond?

From the reviews I've seen don't get the Club Medic sharpener. Sounds like you'll be lucky to get through one club before it wears out.

Might look at http://groovesharpener.com/ to see if they ship to the other side of the pond.

It doesn't state international shipping but I'm gonna e-mail them n check. Other than a regrovving tool, what other tools are good to have to keep your clubs looking good. Sander of some sort? and Oil for after cleaning clubs?

Check for a product called 'Velocity Wipes' - fantastic for cleaning your irons post-round.

What about fixing the chrome? I've got some old clubs I really like and a few of them have worn-out spots.

Velocity Wipes....???

What about warm soapy water and an old tooth brush......

Dude, you're so ghetto.

I find an old toothbrush doesn't have stiff enough bristles. Buy one of those club cleaning brushes, but with the nylon bristles. Works very well.

Should golf club cleaning brushes with the metal bristles not be used?

Also Iv read somewhere that to keep your clubs like new for as long as possible clean them and then apply an oil, such as WD40, to the head to prevent rust?

What grade sand paper etc does everyone use to get rid of scratches on the face?

Brass is OK, but I wouldn't be using steel wool!. I've used a dremel with a brass wheel. It discolors the face a little, but cleans right up with a little rubbing alcohol.

As for oiling, I wouldn't bother unless you've got a black ox or black ion head. Even gunmetal might like a little oiling action.

For your chrome and brushed heads, a little chrome or stainless steel polish will get them looking good again.

Why are you going to sand the face?

Does Oil not stop the head rusting though?

No not the face but my 53 wedge has a big s****e at the sole where it meets the face so was gonna sand it down. If you use a light sand paper does it not clean up the face?

Ah, yes. Carry on sir. Depending on the severity of the scrate (sub p for t), varying the sandpaper will work. For a light scuffing, some 400 grit will work, followed by some 1200 or 1600 grit wet sandpaper. Follow with a buffing.

The only reason I would be apprehensive about sanding the face is that if you got a little too aggressive in spots, it could make the face uneven.

edit - right post, wrong thread.

Found the following grooving tool on e-bay:

eBay.co.uk: #1 Grooving tool recondition the grooves in your wedges (item 150132936943 end time 22-Jun-07 01:34:10 BST)

It does V-grooves and square grooves but my understanding is that square grooves are illegal and U and V grooves are legal. Could someone clarify this?

Also if you use a specified "grooving tool" for your wedges could you accidently make them illegal through grooving too deep or making your grooves too wide? I would presume that the grooving tool would specify this for you?