Brass or Aluminum

[Michelle43]

Let me hear your opinions on the positives and negatives, pretty please.

I have had my aluminum GGSS for a few weeks now and I love her. I am going to be buying a Slim this weekend and I am having a hard time deciding between the two.

Thanks

 

[chris_ m]

I would say brass, i think they look allot more stylish

 

[imeothanasis]

I would say brass, i think they look allot more stylish

I agree with chris, its a little more heavier Michelle.

 

[sadtranz]

Fancy a brass Slim myself any with 510 fitting coming along?

Imeo heard you can fit locking switch to standard Slim if so can you send me one

 

[quasimod]

I have read that "galling" (where the threads seize up, or "cold weld" together) is less of a problem when the threads are 2 different metals. If you clean them often with an anit-galling compound like Noalox, then this is not important.

 

[Mist_Of_Joye]

I could never decide which one is better. I finally decided to buy them and use them in pairs.

 

[Michelle43]

Is there much difference in the cleaning?

 

[ggero]

The cleaning is the same Mich

 

[vapn]

GO with the aluminum one. I like the way the brass end caps accent it so well. Plus this new model looks so good. I can't wait for mine to get here.

 

[wood_510]

I have to say that either one of them is a great choice. I have both and the weight isn't that big of a deal. The brass one tends to be a little easier to clean up but I like the contrast of the two different metals. So there are pros and cons to both... Flip a coin and let us know... HEHE!!!

 

[grimmer255]

I like all aluminum... because brass for me anyway gets tarnished so quickly. My hands sometimes get oily and it becomes a pain to keep up with brass.

Now If I could some how get a protected layer on the caps to prevent tarnish now that would be awesome. Because I love the look of the brass.

 

[Michelle43]

I think I may have to flip a coin like suggested.

I already have a GGSS aluminum.

Good news is it is a WIN / WIN situation.

 

[D133]

I had protective clear tape on my MKI Brass model for quite a while, but I removed it and now I like the patina it is developing (I prefer that word to 'tarnish' ). It is turning darker, almost a grey/brown colour under the artificial light here. I also have a brass MKII but it is still shiny, I'm going to see how that one changes over time too.

Sometimes I think the aluminium Slim is slightly more powerful than the brass one, then at other times the opposite seems to be the case - I think in reality they're probably pretty equal - the important thing is to clean the threads and battery connections regularly which can make a great improvement if you find performance diminishing.

The Slims are perfect for me, I just ordered an AFS and am looking forward to trying it out with them. I have found the Slims feel more powerful when the carts are freshly filled with liquid, and as battery can last several cart refills I hope the AFS will sustain that "power" for far longer.

 

[Dahaiz]

If you want a nice shiny look that lasts a long time try everbrite coatings ... it was posted on this forum a while back and if I could find the post I would give credit where its due >.<

Protecta clear

Triple coat works wonders, cleanable with windex and resists fingerprint marks.

Just keep it off the threads as it doesnt conduct electricity very well.


Galling can happen between metals either the same or dissimilar. Actually it is more likely between dissimilar metals as electrons will deposit minute amounts of one metal onto the other (plating). This can cause galling when you go to unscrew it and the plating balls up instead of sliding apart and fuses the 2 pieces together.

That is unlikely with frequently used threads btw.


This is the thread I was referring to:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/gg/84796-thanks-lisa-imeo-some-news.html?highlight=everbrite

 

[emonty]

Aluminium with brass end caps is perfect!!

 

[lordbyron77]

no brass, no alluminium.....CHROME

I turned to a specialist and did GGTS Chrome, I spent 25 euros and the result is here in the photo that struggles to do what shines !!!!!
Cleaning is easy as before: a cotton swab with alcohol and is new.
Compared to the original two-tone, I find the more sober one color .... well, I sweated while the chrome-process but I'm happy with the result.


http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9854/1002510u.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5206/1002513.jpg

 

[imeothanasis]

no brass, no alluminium.....CHROME

I turned to a specialist and did GGTS Chrome, I spent 25 euros and the result is here in the photo that struggles to do what shines !!!!!
Cleaning is easy as before: a cotton swab with alcohol and is new.
Compared to the original two-tone, I find the more sober one color .... well, I sweated while the chrome-process but I'm happy with the result.


xxx://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9854/1002510u.jpg

xxx://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5206/1002513.jpg

I cant see the photos my neighbor

 

[lordbyron77]

I cant see the photos my neighbor

"h t t p" instead of "xxx", I'm noob, I can't post direct links

 

[imeothanasis]

"h t t p" instead of "xxx", I'm noob, I can't post direct links

I put www. there Sorry, maybe I need some sleep!!!

You had show me those exellent pics before in a pm lord! But only one question. I see a little sharp surface on the first pic. Maybe crome didnt gave you exactly the surface you wanted for some reason? Or its a trick of the photo?

 

[wood_510]

no brass, no alluminium.....CHROME

I turned to a specialist and did GGTS Chrome, I spent 25 euros and the result is here in the photo that struggles to do what shines !!!!!
Cleaning is easy as before: a cotton swab with alcohol and is new.
Compared to the original two-tone, I find the more sober one color .... well, I sweated while the chrome-process but I'm happy with the result.


xxx://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9854/1002510u.jpg

xxx://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5206/1002513.jpg

Looks good!!! I prefer the two tone but yours looks great as well..