How can you add graphics to your e-cig? - Page 2 - E-Cigarette Forum

firdaddy · 04-27-2009, 11:10 PM

you might try talking to a local engraver, should not be too hard to find someone willing to work with you.. also i've heard of engraved pens etc before so engraving a 901 batt or atomizer etc should not be very hard for them either, and its a little more accessible than a laser engraver

Zben504 · 04-29-2009, 12:38 AM

engraving isn't really what I was looking for... TW says all their units come with the logo pre-applied from china, so no luck their.

Vandal996 · 05-01-2009, 04:36 AM

The finish on the products that I have seen is mostly powder coating. This is a heated powder that then flows like paint.
Any spray paint from a can will not last long. The oils and nocotine will probably break down laquers and enamels.
You can go with a good catalized automotive paint. It will be resistant to anything the e-cig should come in contact with. The problem is that it is only available in huge quantities for your purposes. I paint motorcycles as a side business if you were wondering.
Another more practicle option is the decal idea. You can lay out what you want in illustrator and email it your local Signs By Tomorrow or who ever is your local sign shop. If you size it correctly they will pre cut it and you can just apply and forget it. Most of these places will knock out decals like this for about 2 bucks if your order 20 or so. If it gets scratched just apply another one.
If you are going to paint you will need to scuff the surface with at least 1000 grit sand paper.

eatmeat · 05-06-2009, 02:10 AM

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These e-cig skins are printed on 4-mil vinyl

You should be able to buy this in printer size sheets and any thing you can print you could wrap.the kids do this to there psp,s,laptops ect

Grandma Cas · 05-06-2009, 10:57 AM

This could work just as well on e-cigs

YouTube - www.TheNailart.com - Konad Nail Art, Image Plates Nail Polish

needvapor · 05-08-2009, 01:33 PM

My hubby runs a powder coating company!! I am gonna ask him if he can get anything sparkly for me! I also do scrapbooking and have tons of rub ons and stickers.. I may think about using a cool rub on and then enamel it or seal with something else.. My husband has tons of stuff in the warehouse.. I wil let you all know how it goes!

PakAdayX50 · 05-09-2009, 01:16 AM

Freehand designs with gold or silver metallic markers by Pilot (stock #41400) look really good no matter how clumsily applied. Wears off in a couple of days allowing you to apply again and maybe improve your technique.

RAHREE · 05-12-2009, 01:03 PM

I covered mine with holographic contact paper that I bought at hobby lobby. Pink sparkley verrry girlie. For my husband's I found some dark blue crome stickey vinyl and covered his. It is the vinyl used for auto detailing. I ordered from ebay. Now we both have our own "custom" e-cigs!

prototype7 · 05-14-2009, 08:26 AM

Has anybody ever got popped by a cop thinking that their "decorated" ecig was a pipe?

Johnross1968 · 05-15-2009, 03:59 AM

I would say painting the Ecig itself is probably not the best way. Since an ecig is just 3 pieces (battery,Atomizer and Cart) and all of those pieces will go bad. At that point you would have to get another and paint it to match.

Instead how about a tube that you would slide the Ecig into then decorating that.

05-01-2009, 04:36 AM	#13
Vandal996 Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 31	The finish on the products that I have seen is mostly powder coating. This is a heated powder that then flows like paint. Any spray paint from a can will not last long. The oils and nocotine will probably break down laquers and enamels. You can go with a good catalized automotive paint. It will be resistant to anything the e-cig should come in contact with. The problem is that it is only available in huge quantities for your purposes. I paint motorcycles as a side business if you were wondering. Another more practicle option is the decal idea. You can lay out what you want in illustrator and email it your local Signs By Tomorrow or who ever is your local sign shop. If you size it correctly they will pre cut it and you can just apply and forget it. Most of these places will knock out decals like this for about 2 bucks if your order 20 or so. If it gets scratched just apply another one. If you are going to paint you will need to scuff the surface with at least 1000 grit sand paper. __________________ http://smokefreequitmeter.com/index....nner/40353.png

05-08-2009, 01:33 PM	#16
needvapor Gimme My Green...Carto's! ECF Veteran Supporting Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Treasure Coast Florida =) Posts: 1,352	ohhh My hubby runs a powder coating company!! I am gonna ask him if he can get anything sparkly for me! I also do scrapbooking and have tons of rub ons and stickers.. I may think about using a cool rub on and then enamel it or seal with something else.. My husband has tons of stuff in the warehouse.. I wil let you all know how it goes!

05-09-2009, 01:16 AM	#17
PakAdayX50 Full Member Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 55	Pilot Markers Freehand designs with gold or silver metallic markers by Pilot (stock #41400) look really good no matter how clumsily applied. Wears off in a couple of days allowing you to apply again and maybe improve your technique.

05-15-2009, 03:59 AM	#20
Johnross1968 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 21	Idea I would say painting the Ecig itself is probably not the best way. Since an ecig is just 3 pieces (battery,Atomizer and Cart) and all of those pieces will go bad. At that point you would have to get another and paint it to match. Instead how about a tube that you would slide the Ecig into then decorating that. __________________ The Grass is Always Greener on the other side of the fence......Cause Thats where I bury the bodies

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04-27-2009, 11:10 PM	#11
firdaddy Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dickinson TX Posts: 57	you might try talking to a local engraver, should not be too hard to find someone willing to work with you.. also i've heard of engraved pens etc before so engraving a 901 batt or atomizer etc should not be very hard for them either, and its a little more accessible than a laser engraver

04-29-2009, 12:38 AM	#12
Zben504 USA Supplier Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 126 Tweet this post!	engraving isn't really what I was looking for... TW says all their units come with the logo pre-applied from china, so no luck their.

05-12-2009, 01:03 PM	#18
RAHREE Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OHIO, USA Posts: 16	I covered mine with holographic contact paper that I bought at hobby lobby. Pink sparkley verrry girlie. For my husband's I found some dark blue crome stickey vinyl and covered his. It is the vinyl used for auto detailing. I ordered from ebay. Now we both have our own "custom" e-cigs!

05-14-2009, 08:26 AM	#19
prototype7 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 19	Has anybody ever got popped by a cop thinking that their "decorated" ecig was a pipe?