Is this normal for a Prism tank?

[Newmikey]

Bought an EZ.Watt starter kit in Feb of this year and my Zenith a bit later (both black versions). The Zenith still looks pristine but the paint layer on the Prism has started to bubble and flake off, especially on the airflowring. Is this normal and expected wear 'n tear?

 

[stols001]

Honestly it depends on the mod and mod maker. Flaking paint isn't the most UNUSUAL thing of all time. Keep in mind the Ares is not painted (at least not yet) so it doesn't really have paint to "flake off" which, again may not be unusual depending on type of paint, how much eliquid gets on there, how often you are washing it, changing it from mod to mod or whatever . Some tanks are just painted, and it's not done very well, others use a clear coat or some way to "Fuse" the paint to the mod, etc. and that may hold up better.

IDK that tank so I couldn't say for sure if it's "within normal" but I'd imagine possibly? Paint does flake but if it's not inside the tank, I'd say it's a cosmetic issue at this point. I guess your options would be to strip the paint completely or to live with your ah, "distressed," tank.

Anna

 

[Storm52]

Normal wear for a $12.00 tank.

 

[Newmikey]

Honestly it depends on the mod and mod maker.

Thanks Anna. It's a complete kit (mod + tank) from Innokin so I have to admit I was expecting a bit more from it. But as you say, it's purely cosmetic and the tank is still one of my favourites.

 

[Uncle]

the paint layer on the Prism has started to bubble and flake off, especially on the airflowring. Is this normal and expected wear 'n tear?

Normal wear for a $12.00 tank.

Normal ? ? ? ? Well be it a $12.00 or not, IMHO - it really shouldn't matter . . .

However, as @"stols001 mentioned, "Honestly it depends on the mod and mod maker." . . .

Also, I find that it really depends on what the manufactures uses to coat them & the quality of the coating too . . .

Anyway, it just so happens that I have 4 Innokin Prism Tanks and only 1 tank is experiencing the same problem - a black one . . . I think it also has a lot to do with the type of E-Liquid I used, how often I use it, and more importantly, with how it is transported around . . . I either carry it in a tote with other "stuff" and/or shirt pocket when I am out & about town running errands . . . Hope this information helps . . . BTW: Even with all the "wear & tear", I still find this to be a great tank to use, especially with the Innokin T18 & T20 I have . . . Just Sayin' . . .




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[sonicbomb]

Paint will always come off during normal use.

 

[vBDKv]

This is basically why I prefer unpainted tanks, straight up stainless steel. Paint will always come off at some point, some easier than others due to how they are painted and treated at the factory.