I'm not sure what you mean but I wasn't attempting an act of levity. I have a set of chromed Gator vapor 510 manual
batteries that I've been using with the Joye blank cartomizers from Litecig. I just peeled the black vinyl sticker off and wiped the adhesive off with some alcohol prep pads. Came right off without a hitch. the finish underneath was a polished stainless steel. You may be using a different manufacturers carto with some stronger adhesive possibly or different manufacturing method.
I was only attempting to help you but if you feel that the attempt was some sort of insult, then I will say no more.