We updated the front of our house this summer with siding, we had a very old black lamp post that was rusting and looked horrible.  I found this product online, I took a chance and ordered it.  I was so very glad that I did, I had it installed within 30 minutes.  I put it over the existing lamp post, since my current lamp post was a little shorter I had to cut it down a little while looking at it you would never know!  The installation of this could not have been easier and the look is incredible, we constantly get compliments and it looks like we paid a lot more than we actually did.  This is a MUST for any home if you want to increase your curb appeal!