I hate my vamo!!!

[ElectraClyde]

OK, the title of this post is a bit deceptive. This is a great mod, packed full of features. For a low price VV/VW unit, this thing is fantastic! Good build quality, ease of use, full of features, and it is a vaping machine! Forty one or two bucks delivered to my door. What a deal.

So what's the problem? I HATE THE FINISH!!! I got the black chrome, and it is beautiful. But I hate holding it. Too shiny and smooth. With the weight of an 18650 battery, it constantly slips down in my hand.

For six dollars and sixty cents more, I could, and should, have bought the stainless version. In 4 short weeks, I've spent many, many hundreds of dollars, and I'm having a blast! In spite of that, I skimped out on $6.60 when I KNEW I really wanted the stainless. If I understand correctly, it is not just a stainless finish, but an actual stainless tube with some grip to it. I hope so, because I ordered a stainless version last night.

If my plan to get my sister off cigs and onto vaping works, this black chrome Vamo will be a great birthday present!

And it's not just the Vamo finish I don't like. Package arrived with my two Bolt battery mods, $19.95 each. (Of course, I don't need two Bolts, but 20 bucks each? I'll take two, please!). These have more of a grainy painted finish, but are still very slick. With these, I plan on using some of the spray on rubberized tool handle stuff. Should be fun!

So, if you suspect you are like me, spend the few extra bucks for the stainless!

Clyde

 

[SPM3]

Hey there Electraclyde,

I have the SS Vamo, and it is a little slippery as well. You may want to consider Vapor skinz or J-Wraps. Both offer wraps for the Vamo. I believe the carbo fiber patterns are kinda textured. Hope this helps a little

 

[ElectraClyde]

Now you tell me!

Actually, with stainless tubes I'm not too worried. As I mentioned above, I'm going to experiment on the Bolts with spray on rubber coating. The black chrome is just too pretty to mess with, but stainless is different. Instead of coating, I may find a way to chuck the tubes up in a lathe and either cut a series of small grooves, or perhaps try to knurl them. I really, really like the idea of fine pitch knurls, but some grades of stainless can be tricky. Or maybe rough them up with sand blasting. And I know a guy with a new CNC laser etching machine.......the possibilities are endless!

Clyde

 

[Kable]

Hey there Electraclyde,

I have the SS Vamo, and it is a little slippery as well. You may want to consider Vapor skinz or J-Wraps. Both offer wraps for the Vamo. I believe the carbo fiber patterns are kinda textured. Hope this helps a little

Was going to say the same thing. I have two from vapor skinz. The carbon fiber is textured, but my other one that isn't textured but has the matte finish also provides improved grip, as it doesn't feel slick like the chrome finishes.

 

[Kable]

Now you tell me!

Actually, with stainless tubes I'm not too worried. As I mentioned above, I'm going to experiment on the Bolts with spray on rubber coating. The black chrome is just too pretty to mess with, but stainless is different. Instead of coating, I may find a way to chuck the tubes up in a lathe and either cut a series of small grooves, or perhaps try to knurl them. I really, really like the idea of fine pitch knurls, but some grades of stainless can be tricky. Or maybe rough them up with sand blasting. And I know a guy with a new CNC laser etching machine.......the possibilities are endless!

Clyde

Your ideas sound way better, though. Would love to see what you come up with.

 

[MorpheusPA]

I do find my gun metal version is a fingerprint magnet. I actually did want that color, though--I'm not a chrome person myself.

I tried a coat of car wax on it, thinking that may help. It does make it a touch less slippery (surprisingly), but does nothing to keep it unmarked.

I may end up investing in a black skin myself!

 

[Chrispixx]

your idea's in post #3 sound good. hopefully you will find something that works (feels) better.

 

[ElectraClyde]

Your ideas sound way better, though. Would love to see what you come up with.

Or maybe you wouldn't.

I posses the skill set that allows me to screw things up in a hurry! But don't look for any pics soon, I ordered it from China so I'll be lucky to get it by Easter.

Clyde

 

[sillysally]

Glad to know this about the gunmetal--that's what I would have ordered if/when I order one. Thanks!

 

[jaydogg72]

Where did you find a bolt for $20?

 

[darkhood]

buyers remorse is fun...i hate ur vamo too...

 

[Ken_A]

Did you look into getting a skin for it? - the VAmo?
Vapor Skinz

 

[ElectraClyde]

Where did you find a bolt for $20?

Right here,

The Bolt E-cig Mod

Out of stock......

 

[kindred_spirits]

Go for the skin if you haven't already... I had the same exact thoughts when I got my black chrome VAMO, but after adding the carbon fiber skin from jWraps, the feel and texture is immensely improved:

 

[Strigoi]

Do those of you that think they're slippery have really dry hands? I've got a chrome and ceramic coated Provari and neither of them feel that way to me. I had a J-Wrap on the chrome one for a bit and didn't notice any difference.

 

[finagle69]

I got the SS VAMO and though it's slick, it's not as slippery as something chrome or polished. I really dig the brushed stainless look of it.

 

[Leatherneck]

If I ever get over my anger at my eVic situation, I might get a Vamo. If I do that, I'm going with serenity gear for some sorta wrap to go on it.

 

[kiwivap]

Do those of you that think they're slippery have really dry hands? I've got a chrome and ceramic coated Provari and neither of them feel that way to me. I had a J-Wrap on the chrome one for a bit and didn't notice any difference.

I use a chrome Vamo and don't find it slippy.

 

[rusty jones]

Hey I got the chrome vamo and just didnt like so much chrome but that was before the ss version but I invested in a carbon fiber skin and I like its a lot I has a slight bit of texture to it but not much but its less of a finger print magnet so im still happy

 

[ElectraClyde]

I may get a wrap, but will probably just leave it in the drawer. It has been in there steeping since the day I got it.

My stainless will be here sooner or later, and I bet I'll like that one.

Clyde