GG357 started this discussion ·
So, I took a big fat risk and had my brass Xpole 45 powder coated. It grips like a mother f'er now! The brass seemed like it was slowly getting better, but I am not really patient. I had I done in a chrome color and they even put some glitter in it for me, $80.
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Sam I am ·
that is an awesome idea! I think I will try that with one of mine:)
JeHanne ·
PIctures! Pictures!!! Now that is an amazing idea!
Smart idea!
GG357 ·
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GG357 ·
http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/yesca907/?action=view¤t=87190ab0.jpg This last pic is with a strat dog we picked up last week, gypsy, she's taking a little nap on the stage. Anybody want a husky from Alaska? http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/yesca907/?action=view¤t=a5facd1d.jpg
CalBear ·
You can powder coat an xpole? How do you do that? I need some help, my chrome is slippery!
GG357 ·
I just took it down to the local powder coating shop, easy as pie. They had every color and finish I could ever dream of!
GG357 ·
I left the bottom piece on the pole and brought the joint with me to show the guy at the shop how the pole works. He just taped off the bottom part and plugged the holes used for adjusting the joint.
Wow!!! i want !!
CalBear ·
Where would I find a place that does powder coating? At a local hardware store like a home depot?
JeHanne ·
Thank you for posting pics, it's beautiful!!! I love the glitter! I need to find a shop that does that in my area.
Powder coating is typically done by auto shops that specialize in customizations. Even body shops might know of someone in your area. I will say though that powder coating can and will rip your skin especially when it is warm. Learning to grip for things like spins is very different.
I got so fed up with my brass X Pole that I just packed it away and ordered my Platinum Stage brass pole! No grip problems now! However, this is a GREAT idea! I love it! How much was it to get it done? A pink glittery pole is definitely worth unpacking my xpole for!
JeHanne ·
I just noticed your Pup resting on the stage, what a cutie!!! I googled powder coating and my area and found a few shops. I'll have to get at least one of my Xpoles done. That's just too cool!!!
Note that powder coating may not work on chrome poles. I am not sure if it has to be a "clean" surface for it to adhere properly and the shop may charge you to remove the chrome first. Just something to be aware of.
tarah ·
chem, can it be done on a stainless steel PS pole? not sure i want to do it though - i live in a warm humid climate, don't want to rip my skin or anything!
Right over stainless it should not be a problem. Chrome is a coating as it is. I looked around the web for powder coating over chrome and most said it needs to be sandblasted or roughed or removed prior to powder coating but the roughing is a normal step in the process anyway.
When I had my swords copper plated, they had to remove the coating that was originally on the swords, so I am sure they would have to do that with the chrome as well. The pole looks totally bomb! There is a studio on Portland that has all their poles specially made and powder coated. You can kinda see them in their header of the website: http://www.brassybutterfly.com/
