How to spray paint your poles.
1. Sand the poles down
2. Coat the poals with a layer of primer
3. Wait for the Primer to be bone dry
4. Spray paint any color you want. Add at least 2-3 coatings
5. Buy 5-minute epoxy and coat the outside of the pole with it using a plastic putty knife.
Epoxy dries clear and provides a transparent plastic-like exterior for your poles and protects the paint from ever chipping. As a bonus, it is also lightweight and icreases the strength and durability of your poles. It cost me 20 dollars total for all the materials needed. I'll post some pictures up later.