GGTS Clone/CCST/Chi Chi Show and Tell

[Lhartman89]

Here's mine when I got it early last month:



Here it is about 2 weeks later:



Chrome comes off real fast.

Here it is now:



Still use it everyday like an addict. At least I've laid off analogs for good.

Where did you get yours? It has a logo on it that I am not familiar with. I thought Kamry was the only one that made them.

 

[Nitrobex]

Dremel wheel and some spare parts.... My CCTS Hybrid now will take an 18650!

 

[qorax]

China GG, two-tone, Chrome/Gold, ORDERED


Well, given the complete satisfaction that I got with my sigelei #8 and the vendor, I just ordered the KTS-GGTS too with them. I believe at $32 this thing can't be pricematched anywhere, nor can be beat on Price Vs. Value.

Where: Hoosier Vapes
Price Ref: Vapor Joe's Blog

 

[oplholik]

For $32.00 you are going to be very happy, for $50.00 you would be very happy. I got one over the weekend in the mail, and it is nice. I love mine.

 

[Lavaca5]

I've got one of the solid brass models that has gotten really dark. I want to clean it up and shine it up, then put a clear wrap or some other kind of protection over it to keep it that way. I think I have a Dremel, but no attachments and no workbench or clamps ... maybe not even a Dremel, I'm not sure. In other words, I'm gonna have to do this by hand. I was hoping for some guidance on things like sandpaper and polishing compounds, and maybe what kind of results I can expect without using any power tools. Obviously, I'm not expecting a mirror finish, but I would like to achieve a nice, warm satiny look. Is that in the realm of possibility? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

 

[WinchellNomNom]

I've got one of the solid brass models that has gotten really dark. I want to clean it up and shine it up, then put a clear wrap or some other kind of protection over it to keep it that way. I think I have a Dremel, but no attachments and no workbench or clamps ... maybe not even a Dremel, I'm not sure. In other words, I'm gonna have to do this by hand. I was hoping for some guidance on things like sandpaper and polishing compounds, and maybe what kind of results I can expect without using any power tools. Obviously, I'm not expecting a mirror finish, but I would like to achieve a nice, warm satiny look. Is that in the realm of possibility? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

You can use brassos or mothers mag polish. I prefer mothers mag, brassos has too much ammonia and too rough of a grit. If you are only trying to get rid of the tarnish (brown color) a simple polish with a microfiber towel and mothers mag will get your chi shiny again. If you need to remove minor to major scratches, sand paper will be needed. How low of a grit depends on the scratch depth.

Tip: dont polish in a circular motion. Polish up and down or left and right. Swirl scratches will happen if circular motions are used.

 

[Lavaca5]

No scratches - just oxidized / tarnished. Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

 

[durgidog]

My refinished CCTS

 

[White Rabbit]

Thank you. I will contact them. Thanks for the help.


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Fullknight - Any reply from Hoosier on what is up with the replacement switch they are selling?

 

[durgidog]

I sanded down my extra switch I bought at Hoosiers last night and attempted to put it in my CCTS. There were more threads on the spare switch compared to the one that came with my CCTS. The entire switch ended up coming apart as I tried to tighten it.

Just a heads up for people thinking about buying a bunch of spare switches. In my case, the spare WOULD NOT fit. Whether they changed the switch threading on the newer GG clones or I just got a bad machined switch ... I have no idea.

Oh wow, that sucks. I purchased a replacement switch from Hoosier and it fits great. I bought my CCTS this month from Stormy's, not from a co-op.

 

[Fullknight]

Fullknight - Any reply from Hoosier on what is up with the replacement switch they are selling?

I talked to them she said the switch wouldn't fit the older Chi Chi. She said she would check with the vendor to see if she could get switch replacements for V1 of the Chi Chi. I just thought the gold one was nice to replace my silver switch.


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[durgidog]

I talked to them she said the switch wouldn't fit the older Chi Chi. She said she would check with the vendor to see if she could get switch replacements for V1 of the Chi Chi. I just thought the gold one was nice to replace my silver switch.

oh, I hope they find you one!

 

[Pathology]

China GG, two-tone, Chrome/Gold, ORDERED


Well, given the complete satisfaction that I got with my Sigelei #8 and the vendor, I just ordered the KTS-GGTS too with them. I believe at $32 this thing can't be pricematched anywhere, nor can be beat on Price Vs. Value.

Where: Hoosier Vapes
Price Ref: Vapor Joe's Blog

I ordered this same one from Hoosiervapes! Should be here today! (It was supposed to be here yesterday...) I'm excited!

 

[Oktyabr]

China GG, two-tone, Chrome/Gold, ORDERED


Well, given the complete satisfaction that I got with my Sigelei #8 and the vendor, I just ordered the KTS-GGTS too with them. I believe at $32 this thing can't be pricematched anywhere, nor can be beat on Price Vs. Value.

Where: Hoosier Vapes
Price Ref: Vapor Joe's Blog

As someone I trust when it comes to methodical examination of these Chinese mech mods I've got to ask... Are the CCTS replacement switches a possible replacement for the one in the Sig8 (and maybe the 13a?) It sure *looks* like the same design, right down to the knurling on the lock!

That two-tone CCTS is a great looking mod. I may end up with one myself soon. Hoping SOME vendor on this side of the ocean starts stocking all kinds of replacement goodies for these mods!

 

[WinchellNomNom]

As someone I trust when it comes to methodical examination of these Chinese mech mods I've got to ask... Are the CCTS replacement switches a possible replacement for the one in the Sig8 (and maybe the 13a?) It sure *looks* like the same design, right down to the knurling on the lock!

That two-tone CCTS is a great looking mod. I may end up with one myself soon. Hoping SOME vendor on this side of the ocean starts stocking all kinds of replacement goodies for these mods!

The switch on the ccts is too small in diameter to fit in the threaded switch hole on the sigeleis you referred to.

 

[qorax]

I ordered this same one from Hoosiervapes! Should be here today! (It was supposed to be here yesterday...) I'm excited!

Me too!
Though I don't know why, b'coz my Sig.#8 is too darn good - looks great - classy to hold/flaunt - stands a full day with an 18350 inside and 2-days with an 18650 - gives the best vapes - and sort of blows me off! However, the 'looks' and the price of this China GG was hard to overlook I guess.

 

[Pathology]

I was actually gonna order it for $49.99 from them...got to the cart and it said $31.99... I was like "Oh happy day!" rofl.

This is my first mechanical mod. I'm going to use it straight at first, but plan to buy a kick for it eventually.

 

[qorax]

As someone I trust when it comes to methodical examination of these Chinese mech mods I've got to ask... Are the CCTS replacement switches a possible replacement for the one in the Sig8 (and maybe the 13a?) It sure *looks* like the same design, right down to the knurling on the lock!

That two-tone CCTS is a great looking mod. I may end up with one myself soon. Hoping SOME vendor on this side of the ocean starts stocking all kinds of replacement goodies for these mods!

Sir, WNN might be correct, as he has both I guess. Let me receive my China GG and I'd compare & let u know.

 

[Oktyabr]

This is my first mechanical mod. I'm going to use it straight at first, but plan to buy a kick for it eventually.

Let us know how that works out for you I'm glad you said "eventually" because I had the same thoughts. Now? I still don't own a kick and doubt I ever will.

 

[Pathology]

I was afraid of that exact scenario, which is why I planned to wait. I didn't want to drop $45 on something I could potentially not use. If I like the vape without a kick...why buy one?