Official ProVari 3 Thread - P3 *PART 2*

[coldgin96]

Does anyone know if ProVape ever made a P3 with no finish (plain Stainless Steel) or has their, "entry level" always been the Satin Silver? Is the Satin Silver actually just plain SS with no finish?

Thank you

I'm going to do a double post in the ProVape FAQ

 

[The Ocelot]

Does anyone know if ProVape ever made a P3 with no finish (plain Stainless Steel) or has their, "entry level" always been the Satin Silver? Is the Satin Silver actually just plain SS with no finish?

Thank you

I'm going to do a double post in the ProVape FAQ

Not "plain" SS. The Satin Silver has no finish on it, but it has been media blasted.

 

[coldgin96]

Not "plain" SS. The Satin Silver has no finish on it, but it has been media blasted.

Thank you!

 

[JUMA55]

Thank you!

And to me, I enjoy holding the plain satin silver PV more than the other finishes. I have no idea why.

 

[JUMA55]

And to me, I enjoy holding the plain satin silver PV more than the other finishes. I have no idea why.

But the Ti's and the Radii come in second.

 

[rbrylawski]

And to me, I enjoy holding the plain satin silver PV more than the other finishes. I have no idea why.

Me too. The media blasted SS finish is simply amazing. It may not cost extra, but it is super durable and feels great in the hand.

 

[jwbnyc]

The only truly plain finish is the polished. There is no coating whatsover there. It's also the most durable. You can just polish any scratches out, but it seems to scratch easier than the satin media blasting.

 

[rbrylawski]

The only truly plain finish is the polished. There is no coating whatsoever there. It's also the most durable. You can just polish any scratches out, but it seems to scratch easier than the satin media blasting.

Not sure I would say it's more durable, but it is easier to buff out a scratch if you get one. My very first 2.5 was polished. I kept it all of 15 minutes before trading it for SS. It shows finger prints too well and I knew it would get scratched. Sure I could use a Cape Cod cloth on it, but I didn't want the hassle. My SS 2.5 never developed noticeable scratches, and none of the other SS Provari's I've owned since have either. And Polished is an upcharge over SS. Go figure.

 

[jwbnyc]

Yes, that's true, up to a point, but if you do manage to get below the outer surface finish, it will not be as easy as polishing to fix it, so I'd say that the polished wins in the end.

Having said that, a media blasted finish is my personal favorite every time, given a choice.

 

[rbrylawski]

Yes, that's true, up to a point, but if you do manage to get below the outer surface finish, it will not be as easy as polishing to fix it, so I'd say that the polished wins in the end.

Having said that, a media blasted finish is my personal favorite every time, given a choice.

I redefine OCD, so I'm beyond careful with my Provari's. Because of that, I'm lucky to have never dinged one, certainly never to the point of getting under the SS finish. That said, in addition to the durability of SS, I so appreciate how it simply doesn't show finger prints. Yes I do!

 

[jwbnyc]

I like that they decided to media blast the new end caps. I always get those little scratches on the plain ones. That's not going to be a problem with the new ones.

 

[rbrylawski]

Yep, the end cap on my Procyon is going to look pristine for a long time to come!

 

[coldgin96]

All very helpful!

 

[rbrylawski]

Have you ever seen the video of them media blasting a Provari tube? It's pretty cool.

This is a cool video on the making of a Provari and about the 5 minute mark, they media blast a tube:

 

[coldgin96]

Screw the Procyon and it's no reference to voltage! I just ordered a brand new P3 for $99.99!

Thanks to everyone for your info and insight! WHOO HOO!

 

[BreSha6869]

Screw the Procyon and it's no reference to voltage! I just ordered a brand new P3 for $99.99!

Thanks to everyone for your info and insight! WHOO HOO!

What colour did you get?

 

[rbrylawski]

Screw the Procyon and it's no reference to voltage! I just ordered a brand new P3 for $99.99!

Thanks to everyone for your info and insight! WHOO HOO!

Glad you're happy, so I'm'a happy for you. Never did care much for volts, as watts is easier for my pea-sized brain to process. So, I don't miss them in the least on my Procyon or Radius.

 

[coldgin96]

What colour did you get?

I got the Satin Silver AND GOOD THING I DID AS FOR THE SECOND TIME IN IT'S WARRANTY PERIOD MY BLACK P3 IS GOING BACK! No matter what I put on it, I get the "OP" error.

MAKE SURE WHEN YOU buy A P3, YOU HAVE BACK-UP!

Using my spare P3 now.

Going to write ProVape now.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.... Deep breath... deep vapor inhale from Kabuki on spare P3....

Ok, I'll be ok...

 

[coldgin96]

You know, the Lord works in mysterious ways... I was heading out the door to go to post office when P3 failed. Might as well wait until tomorrow as now I'll have a package to send.

 

[scotdc]

Screw the Procyon and it's no reference to voltage! I just ordered a brand new P3 for $99.99!

Thanks to everyone for your info and insight! WHOO HOO!

$99 is a great price! Was is a blem?