Provari exterior paint quality?

[Marc Dixon]

I am probably going to get a silver provari even though I want black.
my only worry is that after much use the black paint will start to chip.
i only feel this way cause of other ecigs I've had did the same.
should I go with black with no worries of paint chipping?
is provari of a higher quality even the paint job?

 

[Firechief2]

My black one, that I have had for a year and a half, is in my hand now ---- no chips or scratches and I have banged it around pretty bad at times.

 

[Thrasher]

it is not paint, it is a ceramic coating called ceracoat and is baked on. it should hold up to chipping quit well. i have 3 and the oldest one is is for taking out/work -while it has scratches in the coating it doesnt go through to the metal and it constantly spends all day being roughed up.

 

[Chimney34]

Asked this question a little while ago myself because I was hesitant about ordering purple. I was given the same responses you've gotten so far. Sounds like you should be fine no matter what color you get!

 

[Baditude]

The coating used on the colored Provari's is carocotte (spelling), the same durable coating applied to firearms. It is extremely durable, probably more so than powder coat paint. I bought my satin blue Provari when the new colors were first introduced in August. I have a bad habit of resting my Provari on my lap while driving, and more times than I wish to admit I have forgotten about it when stepping out of my car. The Provari has hit the parking lot asphault several times, with nary a scratch or nick.

To give you an added sense of security against scratches or nicks, SerenityGear Leather makes high quality leather sleeves, holsters, and lanyards for the Provari and other popular mods.

Hopes that eases any apprehension that you may have. You are going to love the Provari.

-- Baditude

 

[Thompson]

I must just be real rough on mine. Got it mid-November and its pretty scuffed up. Mostly from being in my pocket.

Keep in mine the silver is the same style paint. Just if it wears of it won't be as noticeable.

IMO they should sell a plain SS. I love the black, but for longevity of aesthetics....

 

[Marc Dixon]

Thanks, bought and ordered black.

Satin Black ProVari™ Variable Voltage V2.5 with Digital Display - New Design - Processing Time 4-7 days
[Charger?:Yes, Add MultiCharger]
[510 Atomizer?:Yes, Add a 510 Atomizer]
[18490 Batteries?:Add One 18490 AW IMR Battery]
[Display and LED Color?:Blue Display and LED]

Yahoo

 

[Thrasher]

now you can go to the provari subforum and join the other mailbox stalkers lol

 

[bryan29]

Nice. I couldnt see myself paying the extra 20$ for color or the 15 for blue display or for the extended battery . I just got silver, 2 18490 batterys, charger . Thats enough money. Display color should not be 15$ extra but o well.

 

[Thrasher]

funny thing is i got the extra displays then got a red one from the classies, turns out for full sunlight the red is my fav.

 

[Marc Dixon]

I got $.
I only worry I may spend quite a bit on what will amount to an erector set of Ecig parts.

 

[Thrasher]

this only happens if you keep playing with cheap junk or want to start a collection of top end stuff. if you can find what works and be happy suddenly the spending stops.

im bad in that i keep buying geni type atty's to try, dont know why but i gotta try them all. even though i keep going back to my cobra. then i have to sell the other ones to buy more.

 

[jcarax]

Here are some test results done on Cerakote. It's pretty damned strong stuff.

 

[Marc Dixon]

I like to drip at home and when I'm on the go I'm thinking the egoc tanks and attys get the job done. I may just be buying juice in the future. I don't really have any interest in RBA's. so yea, mostly juice... Maybe I'll make my own juice.

 

[Riverboat]

I am probably going to get a silver provari even though I want black.
my only worry is that after much use the black paint will start to chip.
i only feel this way cause of other ecigs I've had did the same.
should I go with black with no worries of paint chipping?
is provari of a higher quality even the paint job?

Its a ceramic coating...does hold up very well...I owned 2 Provaris + 1 mini-all Black satin... I babied them,,,always carried them in a SuperT felt bag when leaving the house..never droped them either...but over time they all developed a small scratch or 2...since they were Black it showed thru.. Sold them all....now own a Provari Satin Silver V2.5... Love it and will no longer order the colored Provaris...JMO