No? I've never tried it. I may have also screwed up the amp limit. I thought it was 3.5, but I admit that I didn't check before posting. And I duely apologize for that. It must be 3.0 based on your numbers. I think.
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No? I've never tried it. I may have also screwed up the amp limit. I thought it was 3.5, but I admit that I didn't check before posting. And I duely apologize for that. It must be 3.0 based on your numbers. I think.
No it is a 3.5A limit, but some people have been doing experiments, and believe that it also has an unstated watt limit around 15 watts.
Lol yeah... didn't know if he was serious or not. Guess he wasn't just thought that was a lil odd lol.
I've heard the same about the 6-8 week "drying" (or "steeping"LOL) time. Apparently it is called a Cerakote finish, used on firearms as well. I'll probably try it for my second Provari. Went with the natural satin ss for my first. Feels kinda grippy. Not like a cheapo chrome feel at all. I loves it. 
Maybe a bit late since I had to up my post count to reply here... But anyway, yeah Cerakote is a firearms finish, and that's what provape has done for the colored provaris. Cerakote is done in an oven so there's no weeks of drying time. But according to Cecilia doing that yourself would void your warranty since you'd have to either dissasemble the unit, or fry your electronics.
But for dressing up handling marks (what is known as character in the firearms world for use induced cerafinish wear) cerakote does make an air-dry version you could apply with an airbrush. 45min tack, 1day dry, 5 day total cure time, and this wouldn't void your warranty I'd think (but I'd still run that by provape, don't take my word for it). CERAKOTE AIR-DRY CERAMIC COATINGS - Brownells
I'm seriously considering the clear coat.
But for dressing up handling marks (what is known as character in the firearms world for use induced cerafinish wear) cerakote does make an air-dry version you could apply with an airbrush. 45min tack, 1day dry, 5 day total cure time, and this wouldn't void your warranty I'd think (but I'd still run that by provape, don't take my word for it). CERAKOTE AIR-DRY CERAMIC COATINGS - Brownells
I'm seriously considering the clear coat.
If you get a black cerakote provari, you can just do like I do with the rims on the bike, use a sharpie.
If you get a black cerakote provari, you can just do like I do with the rims on the bike, use a sharpie.
I wondered about that, actually. I have one TINY spot on my black one and wasn't sure it would work without looking worse. You've done it?
I have had 2 Prov's and can say that for what they do, that they do it well. I had to move on to a more powerful mod though. But if your newer and not into massive clouds of vapor then get the ProV. On the other side of the coin. If you are getting into Genesis Atty's and making clouds then get the GG or you will regret it. Like I said, the ProV has its place but also has less resale value. The GG is also not going to tell you resistance or anything else the ProV will. So its the trade off. U want unregulated raw power, or do you want the rest. Both look amazing IMO so wont bring that up.
I'm about to take the plunge, but I have a question about the finish ... I think the media-blasted model (Satin Silver) looks nice, but I see the Satin Black is available for a $20 premium. I've heard several reviewers rave about the black finish, describing it as "rubbery, grippy" ... is it really all that, or is it just a powder-coat finish, or what? And is it worth the premium (apart from the subjective issue of color for color's sake; I note that all the colors other than the SS and the Goldare +$20)?
To explain cerakote a bit more, it's not to resist fingerprints, which it does, it's really meant as a anti-corrosion protective coating. Firearms (sorry that's just where cerakote comes from and is marketed to, and my area of contact with it) used to be in-the-white bare metal, or nickled or blued, for corrosion resistance. Nowadays you also have several different types of 'powder coating' options so you don't have to wipe oily salty fingerprints off your metal gear all the time.
While cerakote is a 'powder coat', it's not that simple, it's like a provari is a apv, but all apvs are not provaris. It's smooth, and hard, and imho the best type of coating next to nitriding (which is a bit overkill for a apv and a treatment not a coating). Very durable from everything I've seen, but it will show wear eventually, sooner or later, depending on how you care for it. I woudn't call cerakote 'rubbery' at all, since it's a very hard, textured finish compared to polished metal. It is more grippy in a damp hand yes. It will also resist scratching from a lot of things. It will fail from being hit with highspeed hot brass being thrown at it
, but it's definately more durable than a thin chrome finish, or regular paint that would scar to bare metal from a paper clip...Is it worth the extra 20$ for the coating? If you'd prefer a color over the silver, yes I think it's worth it. Getting what you want is always better than getting something else. And consider this, if you happen to drop it or get some nasty gash to bare metal, you're stuck with that with a silver model or some buffing/repairs that will always show, versus a 35$ can of airdry cerakote and a easy finish repair for a colored model. I have a email into them regarding a air-dry DIY/warranty question too. But I had also asked provape why 20$? Provape does not do the cerakoting themselves, they outsource that because they "don't have the equipment or expertise" to do this, quoting Cecilia. I don't think they're trying to 'get you' for another 20$.
@DPLongo22 - yes a sharpie is a quickfix for scratches in coatings, but it is a visible 'repair', since you won't get a color match, or texture match. If you want to do a spot repair, I'd recommend asking for the color code you need, get a bottle of airdry, and use a q-tip and then set it aside for a day or 5. I don't know if you'd get an exact match, since I don't know if there'd be a difference in baked or dried appearance, but it'll be much closer.
Yes, you can tell it's a sharpie touch up when you are up really close, but you have to look for it. But it looks better than a big silver rock gash you can see from across the parking lot.
Yeah it was a joke.
Love my ProVari. It's the one I will end up with in my hand every morning. I don't know why, just ends up there.
As to the finish, cerakote is very durable, although I know provape is sending them out as fast as possible and they still need some time to cure. I have a few cerakoted firearms and the finish can be very lasting.
Is it worth the extra cash? I would say yes, because I like colors. I already have too many chrome or silver mods.
In fact I just topped mine off with yet another silver/chrome piece....
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Okay... Now I just need to find some cash to buy my FIRST ProVari. I probably can do without food this month...
Well, I have had both the GG and I still have my Provari, just ordered a second one, a Mini. I sold the GG since it wasn't getting any vape time and didn't see a need to keep it. Not sure what you are talking about with no clouds. My Provari provides plenty of raw power to my HH357 giving me more clouds than almost anyone else I have seen.
I think it all comes down to what you use on what device. Considering Zen is making the Zap for the Provari's now, we also have the rebuildable style just the same.
I have to have variable power whether it is wattage or voltage or it is a waste for me now and doing a kick in a GG is OK, but it isn't great. Too many connections in the GG, which make it a great customizable mod, spells problems when trying to mate the Kick with a GG.
It works for most, if you take the time to properly clean the GG but it will skip connections sometimes due to all those threads.
You making fun of my chrome? Huh?
No offense bro! I was talking about "cheapo" chrome not PROVARI chrome.
So is cerakote a ceramic finish then? Because on their site they don't say cerakote they say ceramic:
The ProVari™ Mini Base Model Includes:
• 1 ProVari Mini variable voltage electronic vaporizer in a satin black.
• 510 Atomizer Connection
The Satin Black coating is a durable ceramic finish that won't fingerprint.
The ProVari™ Mini Base Model Includes:
• 1 ProVari Mini variable voltage electronic vaporizer in a satin black.
• 510 Atomizer Connection
The Satin Black coating is a durable ceramic finish that won't fingerprint.
I believe this was uncovered when a member sent an email and specifically requested more information on the coating.
They responded by saying it was indeed Cerakote. Which is, yes, a ceramic coating.
A few posts up there is a very informative post about the coating. Cerakote is what I believe is the name branded product.
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