Project: Provari Refresh

[even_keel]

So recently I traded a Natural/Igo-L/AGR tank for a used satin silver Provari V2.
The device came with the 18650 extension cap but the finish was somewhat lackluster.
It had it's fare share of scratches and the extension cap didn't match the body.

So I decided to dress it up a bit. First bought a Loki Lab beauty ring and a IBtanked 22mm tank.
At that point, it looked like this:

http://i.imgur.com/7HWME8v.jpg

I still wasn't too happy so I disassembled the device for a thorough cleaning before powdercoating.
The contacts were in bad shape so I cleaned them up with #0000 steel wool along with the top cap.
A quick 1.5 days later I got my PV back and now it looks great.

http://i.imgur.com/o5iFLSj.jpg

My question is... Do I plasti-dip the beauty ring to match? Or leave it raw SS? Glad to be a part of this forum!

 

[The Ocelot]

It's purdy

ETA: I think you should leave the ring raw, it makes a nice break between the body and the tank.

 

[IV4P34LLD4Y]

Leave it how it is... Be careful disassembling can VOID your warranty FYI

 

[even_keel]

Leave it how it is... Be careful disassembling can VOID your warranty FYI

This provari was already out of warranty and I don't have the original purchase receipt.

 

[samwest]

Looks good! also they look really good naked. I like shiny things. They will eventually sell them just stainless with no coating to chip or scratch. all my provaris (3) are polished. all my other mods are polished SS or aluminum.

 

[even_keel]

Looks good! also they look really good naked. I like shiny things. They will eventually sell them just stainless with no coating to chip or scratch. all my provaris (3) are polished. all my other mods are polished SS or aluminum.

Agreed... And while I do like shiny things, I tend to err on the side of discretion and keep my mods black/dark grey.

 

[Leithan]

Looks really good, I like seeing the resurrected/refinished provaris. I would coat the ring to match. I think solid black would make it look like Batman's Provari.

 

[BlueMoods]

Looks great now, I'd leave it alone (Well unless you want to add some fine scroll work or pin stripes.

 

[even_keel]

the nice thing about plastidip is that if I'm not crazy about it being all black, it peels right off.

 

[vang0gh]

Nice cleanup job. I think the beauty ring contrasts nicely against the black. I'd leave it. But, since it's easy to undo and you're not sure which you'd prefer, you might as well see how you like it with the plastidip on the ring.

 

[Mario87]

Looks great!! wow what a difference from the fist pic!!! I would leave it just like that.

 

[serenity21899]

Some new options for ProRings and bottom caps:

Cingulum Compleo Set für ProVari Akkuträger - TrevVapor

 

[Leithan]

Some new options for ProRings and bottom caps:

Cingulum Compleo Set für ProVari Akkuträger - TrevVapor

I have been trying to order a complete set from these guys but the ordering system doesn't seem to be working, I have sent them an email but haven't had any response yet.

 

[serenity21899]

I have been trying to order a complete set from these guys but the ordering system doesn't seem to be working, I have sent them an email but haven't had any response yet.

It seems that the PayPal payment option is what is not working correctly.

 

[Leithan]

It seems that the PayPal payment option is what is not working correctly.

yeah exactly

 

[Mario87]

Some new options for ProRings and bottom caps:

Cingulum Compleo Set für ProVari Akkuträger - TrevVapor

Great link, THANK YOU. Wow that makes the Provari look amazing in IMO, specially the Black Provari (which I have )

 

[serenity21899]

Great link, THANK YOU. Wow that makes the Provari look amazing in IMO, specially the Black Provari (which I have )

I want the brass. Currently I have the silver and bronze ProVaris. If that don't work, I'll get one that does.

And I just realized I derailed this thread from the OP. But I do like the work the OP has done.

 

[Mario87]

I want the brass. Currently I have the silver and bronze ProVaris. If that don't work, I'll get one that does.

And I just realized I derailed this thread from the OP. But I do like the work the OP has done.

That will be my order in a 2 weeks, Brass, should go nicely with my black regular Provari. Yes you are correct the OP did a great job with that use Provari.

 

[GetVaked]

Very good job cleaning that thing up! Looks fantastic.

 

[Mario87]

Some new options for ProRings and bottom caps:

Cingulum Compleo Set für ProVari Akkuträger - TrevVapor

Sorry to the OP for hijacking this thread but, has anyone been able to order a set? if you have, pics will be nice!! Thanks