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  • For anyone with trouble gripping brass Xpole

    Posted by GG357 on November 30, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    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.

    Dancing Paws replied 14 years, 2 months ago 10 Members · 20 Replies
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  • Sam I am

    Member
    November 30, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    that is an awesome idea! I think I will try that with one of mine:)

     

  • JeHanne

    Member
    November 30, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    PIctures! Pictures!!! 

    Now that is an amazing idea! 

  • FuzzyNavel

    Member
    November 30, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Smart idea!

  • GG357

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 12:53 am
  • GG357

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 12:54 am
  • GG357

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 12:54 am
  • GG357

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 1:13 am

    http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/yesca907/?action=view&current=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&current=a5facd1d.jpg

  • CalBear

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 1:24 am

    You can powder coat an xpole? How do you do that? I need some help, my chrome is slippery!

  • GG357

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 1:35 am

    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

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 1:39 am

    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.

  • Shellectra

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 4:54 am

    Wow!!! i want !!

  • CalBear

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 5:13 am

    Where would I find a place that does powder coating? At a local hardware store like a home depot?

  • JeHanne

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 6:33 am

    Thank you for posting pics, it’s beautiful!!! I love the glitter! I need to find a shop that does that in my area.

  • chemgoddess1

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 7:41 am

    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.

  • moonflower

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 10:00 am

    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

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 10:58 am

    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!!!

  • chemgoddess1

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 11:42 am

    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

    Member
    December 1, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    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!

  • chemgoddess1

    Member
    December 2, 2011 at 5:53 am

    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.

  • Dancing Paws

    Member
    December 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    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/

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