Mickey light post directions

Mmketeer · Jul 16, 2008

Okay ya'll any ideas on where I can get the color changing light bulb for my Mickey lamp post? I have checked Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Kmart and Target around here to no avail. I need alot of wattage though, none of those 50, 75 or 90 watt ones. Thanks!

daddyscooltv · Jul 16, 2008

Mmketeer said:
Okay ya'll any ideas on where I can get the color changing light bulb for my Mickey lamp post? I have checked Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Kmart and Target around here to no avail. I need alot of wattage though, none of those 50, 75 or 90 watt ones. Thanks!

I just ordered 2 off of ebay last week. They are the LED bulbs, I should be receiving them any day now.

Aquayne · Jul 17, 2008

I have read most of this wonderful thread. I have yet to see a description for painting the pole black. I have a lot of experience painting pvc for aquarium use.
It is not easy to get the paint to stick. It wants to flake off over time. The answer is to use pvc primer or acetone to rub down the surface.
After it dries then paint with Fusion plastic paint. It actually melts into the pvc.
DO NOT GET IT ON THE GLOBES! :scared:

It cannot be removed. After it cures it will hold up to about any weather. It can be scuffed but it will not flake.

Wayne
Aquayne

DznyRulz · Jul 17, 2008

Aquayne said:
I have read most of this wonderful thread. I have yet to see a description for painting the pole black. I have a lot of experience painting pvc for aquarium use.
It is not easy to get the paint to stick. It wants to flake off over time. The answer is to use pvc primer or acetone to rub down the surface.
After it dries then paint with Fusion plastic paint. It actually melts into the pvc.
DO NOT GET IT ON THE GLOBES! It cannot be removed. After it cures it will hold up to about any weather. It can be scuffed but it will not flake.

Thanks Wayne. I just used Rustoleum. It seems to be holding up nice. The only problem I encountered was when DW and SIL taped the decorations to the pole and base. Some of the tape pull off some of the paint. Easy enough to touch up. Would it be possible to prep the painted surface to use the Fusion paint or would I need to start over?

TheGreatGonzo · Jul 17, 2008

Krylon makes a spray paint for plastic chairs and such. i'd think that would work.

bgula · Jul 17, 2008

I'll post this again as it did not elicit any response a while back. Does anyone know where I can buy the cross piece that some people have in their poles for hanging signs or family names? I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

2goofycampers · Jul 17, 2008

bgula said:
I'll post this again as it did not elicit any response a while back. Does anyone know where I can buy the cross piece that some people have in their poles for hanging signs or family names? I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

I have no idea, but I did PM someone who would know to come and give you a suggestion.

RvUsa · Jul 17, 2008

Denise sent me this link, I am pretty sure you can get them at the home depot, they are in the area where the posts are, usually in the lighting section, with all the outdoor lights etc.

If you can't find them, please email or pm me, and I will see what I can do....

John

PS. Here is my page for how I did my post...

http://www.rvusa.org/rv'ing_tips_and_guides.htm

Mmketeer · Jul 17, 2008

daddyscooltv said:
I just ordered 2 off of ebay last week. They are the LED bulbs, I should be receiving them any day now.

Cool. Let me know how they work for you.

I have about a week or so before I need to order one.

daddyscooltv · Jul 17, 2008

Mmketeer said:
Cool. Let me know how they work for you. I have about a week or so before I need to order one.

I received them today and they are great they actually match the one that I allready have so now I have a spare. Here is the ones that I purchased http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350073132146&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=022

Aquayne · Jul 17, 2008

krylon makes fusion paint I think. Do not get the Plastidip brand it is different and does not melt in like the fusion brand. I have some pipes under salt water for over 7 years that never flaked.

I dont think you would have start over to cover flakes. Just prep and paint over. Wa la tu done.

Wayne
Aquayne

Aquayne · Jul 17, 2008

bgula said:
I'll post this again as it did not elicit any response a while back. Does anyone know where I can buy the cross piece that some people have in their poles for hanging signs or family names? I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

You could drill a hole all the way through, push a dowel or 1/2" cpvc through for the cross pieces. Get two bounce balls from the gumball machine and drill holes, or just glue them onto the end. Then paint the whole thing to match. :banana:

Wayne
Aquayne

g8trmom1 · Jul 17, 2008

My Dad drilled hole and put a dowel through with the wooden ball ends. He spray painted it to match the PVC.

mrtroutjedi · Jul 18, 2008

g8trmom1 said:
My Dad drilled hole and put a dowel through with the wooden ball ends. He spray painted it to match the PVC.

Thats what I did too and 2 hose clamps to keep it from moving around. :cool1:

DznyRulz · Jul 18, 2008

bgula said:
I'll post this again as it did not elicit any response a while back. Does anyone know where I can buy the cross piece that some people have in their poles for hanging signs or family names? I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

I did see them at Home Depot, in the lighting section, hanging on an end-cap.

bgula · Jul 18, 2008

Thanks for the suggestions. I checked at my local home depot, but didn't see anything, but then again, you seem to have more selection in the US, so I might check when I get to FW. The dowel idea isn't bad either.

bgula · Jul 18, 2008

daddyscooltv said:
I received them today and they are great they actually match the one that I allready have so now I have a spare. Here is the ones that I purchased http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350073132146&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=022

These are quite interesting! How bright are these bulbs? I use 2 13W (or 60W equivalent) fluorescent bulbs in my light and it's just perfect. How would these compare?

Mmketeer · Jul 18, 2008

daddyscooltv said:
I received them today and they are great they actually match the one that I allready have so now I have a spare. Here is the ones that I purchased http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350073132146&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=022

daddyscooltv, THANKS very much. It sounds perfect, so I just used your link and ordered mine too.

I love Ebay. <BG>

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bgula said:
I'll post this again as it did not elicit any response a while back. Does anyone know where I can buy the cross piece that some people have in their poles for hanging signs or family names? I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

Ours came that way--it is a light post we got at Menards. The rest of the light isn't done yet but we're working on it.

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