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What spraypaint to buy

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swaggrandpa
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So im trying to paint my poles, got em all sanded down ready to go, but im honestly not sure what paint to get. I dont wanna buy and get the wrong stuff then have to buy again so I figure someone on here has done this and might have knowledge on what paint to get.
thx in advance for the help
Nov 24 2021 7:58PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Are they bare aluminum or just roughed up?
Nov 24 2021 10:33PM
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swaggrandpa
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Basically bare aluminum

**This post was edited on Nov 24th 2021 at 11:02:12pm
Nov 24 2021 11:01PM
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GrapeHunter
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prime them with a self etch primer. that will bite into the aluminum and promote good adhesion. then use an automotive enamel paint (find both at auto zone or harbor fright), it will cure hard and resist chipping and scratching.
Nov 25 2021 11:58PM
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swaggrandpa
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grantlewis_dntmprime them with a self etch primer. that will bite into the aluminum and promote good adhesion. then use an automotive enamel paint (find both at auto zone or harbor fright), it will cure hard and resist chipping and scratching.


sweet, thanks mate
Nov 26 2021 12:15AM
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Non_State_Actor
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grantlewis_dntmprime them with a self etch primer. that will bite into the aluminum and promote good adhesion. then use an automotive enamel paint (find both at auto zone or harbor fright), it will cure hard and resist chipping and scratching.


This right here. I asked if it was bare metal to see if you could get away without using a primer coat but you'll definitely want to hit those with primer and a few coats of paint. Automotive is a good idea, but rustoleum from home depot would work as well.
Nov 26 2021 2:49AM
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swaggrandpa
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mystery3This right here. I asked if it was bare metal to see if you could get away without using a primer coat but you'll definitely want to hit those with primer and a few coats of paint. Automotive is a good idea, but rustoleum from home depot would work as well.

Yeah I ended up getting some rust oleum paint and it said no primer was needed so hopefully I can get away with it. I was at the store and wanted to get started so just got that. I’ll post a few pictures in a few days when they done
Nov 26 2021 10:21AM
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SlitherySnake
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swaggrandpaYeah I ended up getting some rust oleum paint and it said no primer was needed so hopefully I can get away with it. I was at the store and wanted to get started so just got that. I’ll post a few pictures in a few days when they done


worst comes to worst you just hit em with a new coat every few days to keep ‘em fresh. i bet a can lasts forever with that small of a surface area
Nov 26 2021 12:39PM
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KilaTsunami
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Moltow makes some dope spray paint. Great colors, and sprays a really full bodied spray. Might wanna clear coat over it tho idk if it’ll chip
Nov 28 2021 12:40PM
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swaggrandpa
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First photo is original minus the yellow on the grip I added that. But I carved the grips out, painted them, clear coated them. Sanded the poles, painted black, then taped and painted purple and then clear coated them. Also cut em down from 125 to 110






So yeah, i dont know how long the paint will last but it was fun and looks cool
Nov 30 2021 5:30PM
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SavageBiff
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I came here after reading the thread topic and just wanted to say I only huff high voc paints, but then saw your poles, that’s really nice man 👏 might have to do the same with some powder coat … were always thinking about coloring our skis or boots… but poles look real good like that well done
Nov 30 2021 6:08PM
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