ProVari Mini with Kir Fanis Extension

[mrwilliams2]

I received my extension today from GRModders. The journey took 13 days from Greece. The fit is unbelievably good. The threads are smooth, but were a little squeaky before I added some Noalox. I was planning on having it powder coated black when I ordered it, but I think I may leave it as is. I'm kind of digging the two tone look!

 

[Buzzsaw46]

Nice! I would probably look into a powder coat, but that doesn't look bad.

 

[danomat1073]

Cool, I have been considering getting one of these too.

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[mrwilliams2]

Nice! I would probably look into a powder coat, but that doesn't look bad.

Yeah, there's a place right up the street from me that will powder coat it for $20. I've gone this far, I may as well not skimp out now!

I am glad that I ordered the mini though... thing is a bit large with a 650 in it. I'm not sure how much I will use it as the 350's and 490's have been just fine for me so far, but it's nice to know I can use 650's when I need to.

 

[Porrn-Hair]

My Mama told me..
Alan
If ya ain't got nothing good to say... then don't say nothing at all.

It ain't that bad... but I think the Provari extension would tiddy it up

 

[mrwilliams2]

My Mama told me..
Alan
If ya ain't got nothing good to say... then don't say nothing at all.

It ain't that bad... but I think the Provari extension would tiddy it up

I have the ProVari extension. That will allow you to run 18490's in the mini. This extension will allow you to run 18650's as well.

 

[Buzzsaw46]

I would probably try some satin black spray paint before spending $20 on powder coat.

 

[PLANofMAN]

Hmm...I see this right after I send 66 € (approx. $89) to Greece. Oh well. I'm sure I'll still enjoy my twins extension. And my hippo. And my Gemini drip tip.

 

[b_1620]

Looks good, I like that you can still use the Provari end cap as well. I'd go for the powder coat as opposed to spray paint though. To me, spray painting a custom piece like that is like taking a Porsche to a Maaco for a $150 paint job.

 

[Fury83]

Isn't it just duracote or cerakote on the provari...a gunsmith could probably help you out to get a pretty exact match

 

[mrwilliams2]

I may try some spray paint... worst case, it can be sanded off and then powder coated. I checked around and couldn't find anyone locally that does ceramic coatings. Cerakote would be best, but powder coating would be a close 2nd.

There is something to be said about spray painting it though. It would be pretty easy to refinish myself if it gets nicked up. Its just the problem of matching it. I sprayed a piece of stainless steel with some Satin Black Rustoleum last night. It is MUCH shinier than the Cerekote on the ProVari. I think a flat black will be much closer.

The Cerekote on the bottom of my ProVape extension is already showing wear. That's understandable as that is where it makes contact whenever I put the unit down.

 

[mrwilliams2]

So I rattle-canned the extension with some flat black and it turned out pretty good. It's not a perfect match, but it's close enough for me. I think I'm pretty much set up now.

 

[kdw5150]

It looks good. What was the original finish on the extension? Silver polished, or silver unpolished? Just trying to figure out which one I should order.

 

[mrwilliams2]

It was silver unpolished.

 

[kdw5150]

Okay, Thanks. I like the idea behind it, and love kir fanis's work, so I'm in! I want to get one of his tanks as well.

 

[Dana A]

That looks sweeeeeet!

 

[imind]

i think you did a fantastic job on it, i do, but i would have left it as it was...i think it would have looked great with the hippo sleeve on it in the same original finish. i have a silver mini and i love the contrast the hippo provides.

 

[kdw5150]

i think you did a fantastic job on it, i do, but i would have left it as it was...i think it would have looked great with the hippo sleeve on it in the same original finish. i have a silver mini and i love the contrast the hippo provides.

I like the way the hippo looks as well, I'm gonna get one when they come back in stock. What tank do you use with it?

 

[MF DOOM]

Spray-painting Provari's...give it up guys.

 

[RedhatPat]

Another option, too late now, would have been to use a metal tank the same finish as the kir fanis extension. That would have looked cool too with your setup especially with the black drip tip. But it's powdercoated now so too late. I understand why you did it, though. Can't blame you, we both have the same glass tank. I love it, especially with darker thick juices. Reminds me of a lava lamp after a toot watxhing the bubble rising from the carto's hole. Nice setup OP.