Heatshrink tubing =Easy and clean look

[Addicted2Vap]

So, my Riva was looking pretty rough, was black, then black with scrapes and chips of the paint coming off. thought about just sanding it all off but then had another idea. Heatshrink tubing.

This is the result:

 

[jj2]

Nice........................

 

[Moonflame]

That looks really good. Smart idea.

 

[DawnsDone]

That's fantastic. I have a riva that is also very beaten. I found the tubing. What size did you use?

Great idea!

 

[Addicted2Vap]

Im really not positive on that one. It came in a variety pack I bought at walmart. Sorry I can't be more help. It was already a snug fit when I put it on though if that helps any.

 

[Captain]

Cool idea! Does it seem durable?

 

[debster]

Wow, excellent idea!! Looks nice. I didn't know it came in colors; I've only seen black.

 

[babyblueut]

Very nice!

 

[IOU]

Excellent DIY!
I am positive yu will never wear that off!

 

[Addicted2Vap]

Thanks for the kind comments, just thought i would share it for others to use if they want.

 

[SuZamme]

Great idea. Looks good, too.
I saw someone's mod for using heatshrink tubing and a piece of ball point pen ink refill tube to make a T-tank refill adaptor direct from a juice bottle.
I've ordered the heat shrink from dealexteme for $2.50 and am going to try it. This mod uses 7mm heat shrink tubing.
Heatshrink uses in vaping, a whole new world of options...lol.

 

[katz-in-boots]

Yeah, I'm wondering if it would work on cartomizers? Might make them a bit thick though. I have a KR808-D battery that has gotten scratched, might have to try it on that. Thanks for sharing the great idea!

 

[atsirk]

Wow that looks great - now on the hunt for heat shrink tubing!

 

[AttyPops]

Good post. I'll have to keep that in mind for a copper mod. I have some HS-tube around here.

Along the same lines, has anyone used the "heat shrink wrap" that they sell in model making/hobby stores? You use it to cover airplanes and such. Glue it on and use an iron to shrink it. Lots of colors, if you're into that. IDK how it holds up to e-juice. Kind of a mylar.

 

[Rosco]

Excellent idea. Way to go Brother!!!
I'm thinking I might use a small length on my Buzz for better texture and grip. This Buzz is in my hand a lot now that I am retired.

ECF Gold Star for you A2V.

 

[drewk302]

HEY to the Derry, NH girl lol I am there too. Nice job!

 

[cags]

Im really not positive on that one. It came in a variety pack I bought at walmart. Sorry I can't be more help. It was already a snug fit when I put it on though if that helps any.

hi, in what section of walmart did you find it? my walmart always just gives me a blank stare when I ask for something "odd" like this. thanks!

 

[flbutterfly1]

Advance auto parts has it also, I would assume most auto part stores carry it.

 

[Dartster]

Radio Shack has it: Heat Shrink Tubing Kit or Plastic Heat Shrink Tubing. Just do a search for Heat Shrink Tubing, you'll get a ton of stuff.

 

[cags]

thanks, I have both those stores near me so will check them out.