GP Series by VapourArt - Official Thread for GP Spheroid, GP PAPS, X, GP Piccolo, GP SnP and more - Part 2
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I didn't get a Heron yet. Yet......
I would, but I am not 'up to' fiddling with anything new. I already have some new stuff, I need to figure out.
I thought I would do a quick and easy pictorial on polishing a GP top cap with the PnB tool.
I believe everyone with any skill level should buy a PnB as they make polishing very easy.
Here is the top cap that I chose. It has swirls from atomizers and a couple of marks that I have no idea where they came from.
Preparing the top cap, I remove the telescoping pins and the insulator from the underside of cap.
Next, screw the male 1/2 of the PnB in the underside of cap
Pick your drill of choice. I prefer a heavier drill than my Dremel as to me it is easier to sabilize the heft of the drill. Many will find a Dremel much easier due to the smaller size.
I use wet dry Gator sandpaper for the job and soak the small pieces of in water for 5-10 minutes prior to use and continue to dip in water when polishing. Here are the grits I use consistantly(320 - 2000 grit)
NOTE - I prefer to start with the lowest grit and move up in sequence. I do not move from 320 straight to 2000 as I found it sometimes gives the ss an inconsistent finish.
Folding the sandpaper in 1/2, I hold it firm on the cap and only use one finger for slight pressure. I use the drill ad medium rpm's and very slowly move the sandpaper back and forth on one side of the center hole. Remember to keep the sandpaper wet.
If you want to keep your fingers clean wear some latex gloves!
Going through each grit shown above and finishing with the 2000k grit the entire process took approximately 3-4 minutes
Here are the results
Make sure and pick up your PnB from VapourArt or Domo Vapor Co.
I believe everyone with any skill level should buy a PnB as they make polishing very easy.
Here is the top cap that I chose. It has swirls from atomizers and a couple of marks that I have no idea where they came from.
Preparing the top cap, I remove the telescoping pins and the insulator from the underside of cap.
Next, screw the male 1/2 of the PnB in the underside of cap
Pick your drill of choice. I prefer a heavier drill than my Dremel as to me it is easier to sabilize the heft of the drill. Many will find a Dremel much easier due to the smaller size.
I use wet dry Gator sandpaper for the job and soak the small pieces of in water for 5-10 minutes prior to use and continue to dip in water when polishing. Here are the grits I use consistantly(320 - 2000 grit)
NOTE - I prefer to start with the lowest grit and move up in sequence. I do not move from 320 straight to 2000 as I found it sometimes gives the ss an inconsistent finish.
Folding the sandpaper in 1/2, I hold it firm on the cap and only use one finger for slight pressure. I use the drill ad medium rpm's and very slowly move the sandpaper back and forth on one side of the center hole. Remember to keep the sandpaper wet.
If you want to keep your fingers clean wear some latex gloves!
Going through each grit shown above and finishing with the 2000k grit the entire process took approximately 3-4 minutes
Here are the results
Make sure and pick up your PnB from VapourArt or Domo Vapor Co.
I thought I would do a quick and easy pictorial on polishing a GP top cap with the PnB tool.
I believe everyone with any skill level should buy a PnB as they make polishing very easy.
Here is the top cap that I chose. It has swirls from atomizers and a couple of marks that I have no idea where they came from.
Preparing the top cap, I remove the telescoping pins and the insulator from the underside of cap.
Next, screw the male 1/2 of the PnB in the underside of cap
Pick your drill of choice. I prefer a heavier drill than my Dremel as to me it is easier to sabilize the heft of the drill. Many will find a Dremel much easier due to the smaller size.
I use wet dry Gator sandpaper for the job and soak the small pieces of in water for 5-10 minutes prior to use and continue to dip in water when polishing. Here are the grits I use consistantly(320 - 2000 grit)
NOTE - I prefer to start with the lowest grit and move up in sequence. I do not move from 320 straight to 2000 as I found it sometimes gives the ss an inconsistent finish.
Folding the sandpaper in 1/2, I hold it firm on the cap and only use one finger for slight pressure. I use the drill ad medium rpm's and very slowly move the sandpaper back and forth on one side of the center hole. Remember to keep the sandpaper wet.
If you want to keep your fingers clean wear some latex gloves!
Going through each grit shown above and finishing with the 2000k grit the entire process took approximately 3-4 minutes
Here are the results
Make sure and pick up your PnB from VapourArt or Domo Vapor Co.
Thanks Idaho. Can this method be used on the brushed finish of the SS tube of the X or V3?
Just wanted to add Miro is a great representative. Man, caught everything in my order notes and responded so fast.
I forgot to ask for a sticker
Sticker? I want sticker! What is this from?
Some products come in a PVC tube wrapped in a sticker to make it presentable. A little bit ago someone asked if they could have one of the stickers and P said to ask and he'd be happy to put one in with an order.
*close to wiping tears. PM
It can. I have done it on the 2.0, 2.5 and the X. I always tell people that just because you have a mark, refinishing will change the entire tube character. I traded some crap for crap long ago for a couple of no name ss tubes to practice my finishes and mediums. They must be Ghost Modder tubes(the only thing these pos are good for).
I have done a tube or two for others and just try to blend the marks in so they are undetectable so as not to drastically change the finish.
There are a ton of mediums....scotch brite(white, grey, red, green), steel wool, Auto sol polish, sandpaper. It is about finding your finish!
Remember, you will never duplicate a GP hand polish.
Sticker?? I am shooting for my Heron inside a domo bag... I wonder if my v3 from Vapourart will arrive in that nice tube. Set up email notification's so off to the movies i go. Congrats to those that are building & enjoying there Paps gear.
It can, when doing caps and buttons always make the weight(tube size) as small as possible at low rpms. I always chuck the PnB up to the neck in a drill, not dremel, to prevent weight wobble.
Ah dang it. You're right, I remember that convo. Wish I did too now. Oh well future order.
I forgot to ask for a sticker
I forgot too! I'll ask for one with my SnP V2 and V3 switch order.
*close to wiping tears. PM
It can. I have done it on the 2.0, 2.5 and the X. I always tell people that just because you have a mark, refinishing will change the entire tube character. I traded some crap for crap long ago for a couple of no name ss tubes to practice my finishes and mediums. They must be Ghost Modder tubes(the only thing these pos are good for).
I have done a tube or two for others and just try to blend the marks in so they are undetectable so as not to drastically change the finish.
There are a ton of mediums....scotch brite(white, grey, red, green), steel wool, Auto sol polish, sandpaper. It is about finding your finish!
Remember, you will never duplicate a GP hand polish.
Thanks Idaho. Yeah, I don't have anything on my X tubes yet but was just wondering for future reference. I will definitely need to polish my X switch and X ring one of these days.
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