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  • First Scratch on my Pole – *cries!*

    Posted by kaybbt on May 10, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    I've had my pole for the past 5 months and took such good care of her.  Just now I decided to try some moves with my heels on and accidentally scratched on my pole!  I feel terrible that she is scarred now!  

    Does anyone know how I can fill the scratch?  It's a TG x-pole 🙁 

    tiggertail replied 12 years, 6 months ago 11 Members · 14 Replies
  • 14 Replies
  • Krista Bocko

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 6:16 am

    She's not scarred, just getting broken in! A pole in perfect condition is one that's not used much. That's how I look at it.  https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif

  • Lyme Lyte

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Correct. And u could have a ton of scrtches and believe me,, people r not looking at ur pole when u dance. Heck i used sand paper on both my poles to rough them up a bit for better grip!

  • Lyme Lyte

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Correct. And u could have a ton of scrtches and believe me,, people r not looking at ur pole when u dance. Heck i used sand paper on both my poles to rough them up a bit for better grip!

  • JeHanne

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I don't worry about the scratches on my poles… often times I just think 'huh… wonder when that got there'. 

    She isn't scarred, she is well loved and used! 

  • Dancing Paws

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it unless it starts to peel. Maybe put a little sealand over the scratch. Worse case scenario is you have to replace that piece (but that shouldn't cost too much.)

  • LillyBilly

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Just one thing – make sure it is not a deep scratch with sharp edges. I hurt my leg on a chrome pole with broken coating (chrome has sharp edges when it breaks!), and it left a scar.

  • tiggertail

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Just like on a car it's the first scratch that brake you heart…after you're just piss. I manage to do small dents on mine but as long as the chrome don't flake i'm all good with it. And i must resist the urge of jumping on it for a spin when i wear my rings too lol

  • kaybbt

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Thanks everyone for your responses! 

    I woke up this morning and examined it and I guess it wasn't as bad as I originally thought it would be! It was a deeper scratch so my main concern other than the cosmetic damage was that it would start peeling and corroding overtime.

    I always cleaned my pole down with dish detergent & water and wiped it down with a microfiber cloth.  I wonder if the water will be more likely to corrode the pole now that the coating is missing.  As well, if I use sealant on it, would cleaning the pole with alcohol strip the sealant off?

    On a random note: How do you ladies clean your pole?? 

  • Dancing Paws

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 11:38 am

    I always cleaned my TG pole with rubbing alcohol (per x pole.) They said not to use windex.

  • Saphyre

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    I also use rubbing alcohol. I wipe with a microfiber cloth.

  • NinaPoles

    Member
    May 11, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Half-and-half rubbing alcohol and water is what I was recommended from my studio, so that's what I clean with 🙂

  • HellOnHeelsNH

    Member
    May 17, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Eeek dont use water! Says not to use water right in care instructions… Water can get inside and corrode ur pole… Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster and wont travel where u dont want it to

  • Tali Kat

    Member
    May 20, 2012 at 4:06 am

    I was using isopropyl alcohol to clean my chrome pole, but I ran out and started using window cleaner in the mean time.. Is that bad o_O ???

  • tiggertail

    Member
    May 20, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Don't worry Tali a lot of girl use that, i just can't deal with the smell. Personnaly i use rubbing alcool or vinaige/water mix and it work really well.

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