GGTS Top and Bottom Caps

[kcblack3]

Imeo...would it be possible for you to make some Stainless Steel top and bottom caps for the GGTS...I will pay whatever it costs and I bet other SS GGTS owners would too....there would be no need for polishing anything.



Jack

 

[imeothanasis]

The one reason that I didnt make it from steel is because I cant make the button cap from steel. So the front cap has to much the button cap. The result is a front and a back button made from brass. The other reason is that brass looks like gold when its polished if you agree Kc. I like this classy look. I am almost sure that you like it too but you have to clean it often, thats true

 

[silentt]

It's okay. We can keep wishing

 

[kcblack3]

Imeo...I understand...I did not know it would not work as all SS...and yes, the polished brass does look classy.

 

[Painfreak]

Yup, can't wait to change my SS telescope and button to brass too since my two ends are in brass.

 

[kcblack3]

Imeo,

Can the brass top and bottom cap be chromed??

 

[Zoranth]

Yes, BUT, Chrome would not be a good fit with SS, Nickel would look closer to polished SS. If you go this route and have it Nickel Plated, make sure it is not a cheap plating or done too thin.

Imeo,

Can the brass top and bottom cap be chromed??

 

[kcblack3]

but if it is nickle, wont i have to polish it??

Yes, BUT, Chrome would not be a good fit with SS, Nickel would look closer to polished SS. If you go this route and have it Nickel Plated, make sure it is not a cheap plating or done too thin.

 

[Zoranth]

Yes, but you will have to clean and eventually polish the chrome as well. There is no such thing as a maintenance free metal finish.

but if it is nickle, wont i have to polish it??

 

[kcblack3]

The SS GGTS seems to be maintenance free...except for the top and bottom caps...and of course vaseline on the threads.

Yes, but you will have to clean and eventually polish the chrome as well. There is no such thing as a maintenance free metal finish.

 

[Painfreak]

The SS GGTS seems to be maintenance free...except for the top and bottom caps...and of course vaseline on the threads.

I have a SS ggts and cleaning need to be done too. Some useful help i got from the rest, using a microfiber cloth to wipe, light scratches can be remove with 4/0 steel wool and sharkhide polish. But don't over do it.

 

[Zoranth]

That is because of the specific properties of SS. However, it still is not maintenance free. It just takes much longer before the finish gets ruffed up. It is a hard alloy and does not show scratches as easily.

The SS GGTS seems to be maintenance free...except for the top and bottom caps...and of course vaseline on the threads.

 

[kcblack3]

Thanks for the info Zor...it is much appreciated...BTW i have a UFS for sale or trade up in the classifieds if you know anyone interested.

That is because of the specific properties of SS. However, it still is not maintenance free. It just takes much longer before the finish gets ruffed up. It is a hard alloy and does not show scratches as easily.

 

[imeothanasis]

Yup, can't wait to change my SS telescope and button to brass too since my two ends are in brass.

yes chrome can be done very easy on brass. Brass is the perfect metal for chrome-plate proccedure Kc.
I made the previous GGTS nickel and not chrome because chrome will break easier than nickel if GGTS falls down to the floor. But chrome tarnish later than nickel

 

[Almighty]

can we clean brass in ultrasonic cleaners ?

 

[imeothanasis]

I clean it that way after the shine proccedure Alm. But I dont know if this cleaner will untarnish it

 

[jinoo]

I'd love to see ss endcaps if possible, but I personally think brass endcaps are beautiful, too!!

 

[Captain Morgan]

If you want an all SS look, COV has Nickel plated end caps in stock. I bought both and they look just like SS.