Gold Chichi mod

[mikepointfive]

This is my 100th post so i thought i would showcase my most recent successful mod.. I have since done a VV altoids box mod but it is pretty much unsuccessful so enough about that.. This was a stock chichi all chrome. with the aid of a dremel and a drill and lots of sanding and polishing and what not.. feast your eyes on what I like to call the Chichi - King Midas edition =]

Please tell me what you think!

 

[Faylool]

I truly think its beautiful. Si the chichi is chrome over brass? Or copper? That was the clone? It's awesome
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oops. Retread the post. All chrome......

 

[mikepointfive]

Yes it was all chrome plate over brass.. but if you put enough work into it a Chichi can be a beautiful mod! I would really like to see pics of what other people have done to theirs!

 

[asdaq]

Much better! You could get that smoother and it would hold it's shine better with age too. Some 180 grit followed by 600 and then 1500. 2000 for a mirror polish and maintenance.

 

[mikepointfive]

Much better! You could get that smoother and it would hold it's shine better with age too. Some 180 grit followed by 600 and then 1500. 2000 for a mirror polish and maintenance.

I used 600 on the middle tube, bottom piece, and button.. then just buffed with polishing compound. next time im at the hardware store ill get 1500 & 2000

 

[mrmarc]

Was this the "con huevos" one? Na-iiccce!

 

[glasseye]

Gorgeous. I really like the textured look to it. I like the look of aged brass too, I'll bet it does that beautifully. Great job.

 

[wecanslide]

I think it looks great...I might get one just to clean up and play with too.

 

[mikepointfive]

Was this the "con huevos" one? Na-iiccce!

yes this was the one seen in that pic.. and thank you everybody! I really enjoyed hearing that people like my work.. now i want to get another one so i can mix and match parts =p

 

[440BB]

These mods sure do lend themselves to creative work - looks good!
The chrome ones are back in stock at hoosiervapes - $26.99 after you put it in the cart!

 

[fooey]

How much sandpaper is needed just to remove the knurling using a drill? Looking forward to your pics after your done with your chichi

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[asdaq]

How much sandpaper is needed just to remove the knurling using a drill? Looking forward to your pics after your done with your chichi

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I would recommend using a file to remove the knurling and finish with sandpaper, it will go faster, be more precise and use less paper.

 

[mikepointfive]

I would recommend using a file to remove the knurling and finish with sandpaper, it will go faster, be more precise and use less paper.

I screwed on an old hollowed out carto and placed just the top piece w/ carto and stuck a screwdriver in the carto so that it could spin.. then applied a dremel w/ grinding bit to knurling. the top piece spins on screwdriver and the knurling slowly disappears as it is warn down by grinding bit.. it was very quick and very easy.