Refurbishing Reo Mini?

[Jiggity-J]

I've noticed that you can purchase repairs for your Reo mod. Does this include refinishing its body? Had my all-black Reo Mini for several months now, and has been in my pocket everyday. It actually isn't THAT bad, just a few scratches and nicks here and there. Just miss that pristine look and will probably start using another one of my other PVs to use and abuse daily. That's not to say I wouldn't take this out anymore.. just put this back on it's pedestal where it belongs. It's such a masterpiece.

 

[redeyedancer]

Hello Jiggity-J The repairs are not cosmetic unfortunately .The only way I no of to fix the finish on your mod would be to totally strip it and have it anodized again. I suppose you could paint the mod but paint wouldn't hold up as well as the anodized finish

 

[Jiggity-J]

Thanks for the fast reply Redeye! If that's the case, I could hold on to it a little longer before going to those extremes. Sharpie pens are helping me out for the time being.

How much would you charge for re-anodizing a whole mod btw?

 

[redeyedancer]

Thanks for the fast reply Redeye! If that's the case, I could hold on to it a little longer before going to those extremes. Sharpie pens are helping me out for the time being.

How much would you charge for re-anodizing a whole mod btw?

I would have to give it some thought it wouldn't be cheap even the magnets have to be pulled.I would have to remove the 510 connection to .They make a type of marker for fixing anodized products I am pretty sure gun shops carry them .

 

[Lori68]

I have an all black grand and as heartbreaking as that first drop on the pavement was I actually like its scuffed appearance....well, I'd say its more of an appreciation. All those battle scars to remind me how far my reo has taken me

 

[washvap]

Have a few scuffs on my black mini too. Think it gives it character.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

My green mini earned a battle scar today. Fell out of my pocket on the concrete walk in front of our house. Works great though!

 

[Mudflap]

My

It would be a better value for you to purchase a second Reo and dedicate it to home use only. Use the original as your carry-around/work horse Reo. Then you'd have a pristine Reo to admire and another with a little character that you won't stress over when it earns the occasional ding.

 

[washvap]

^^ Great advice!

 

[pianoguy]

My Mini looks like I dragged it behind the car, but it's a warrior. Another option might be to wrap it with something like this:

Carbon Fiber Film | Dedicated To Selling 3M Carbon Fiber DI-NOC Vinyl

 

[Jiggity-J]

I'll most likely buy a 2nd one. Kinda like how I used to treat my zippos. I used two brushed steel zippos... one nice and flawless, and one beat to crap. My Reo mini actually fills the void from my daily use of zippos by mimicking my habit of opening/closing the cap. Now I fiddle with the Reos magnet door to get that click sound. If only I can do tricks with it..?

 

[davelog]

Right there with ya.

schlick-CLICK

 

[redeyedancer]

My Mini looks like I dragged it behind the car, but it's a warrior. Another option might be to wrap it with something like this:

Carbon Fiber Film | Dedicated To Selling 3M Carbon Fiber DI-NOC Vinyl

I am working on the mini sweater vest

 

[mlinky]

I'll most likely buy a 2nd one. Kinda like how I used to treat my zippos. I used two brushed steel zippos... one nice and flawless, and one beat to crap. My Reo mini actually fills the void from my daily use of zippos by mimicking my habit of opening/closing the cap. Now I fiddle with the Reos magnet door to get that click sound. If only I can do tricks with it..?

Right there with ya.

schlick-CLICK

I'm a clicker too

Lucky I've only lost one magnet

 

[mkp]

I'll most likely buy a 2nd one. Kinda like how I used to treat my zippos. I used two brushed steel zippos... one nice and flawless, and one beat to crap. My Reo mini actually fills the void from my daily use of zippos by mimicking my habit of opening/closing the cap. Now I fiddle with the Reos magnet door to get that click sound. If only I can do tricks with it..?

Right there with ya.

schlick-CLICK

I'm a clicker too

Lucky I've only lost one magnet

I live with a clicker. When the excessive clickery on his aluminum mini starts making my nerves twitch, I pick up my mini Woodvil and give it's door a good slide or two...it makes a *much* louder CHUNK! noise. Settles him right down (for a few minutes, anyway).

 

[nerak]

I live with a clicker. When the excessive clickery on his aluminum mini starts making my nerves twitch, I pick up my mini Woodvil and give it's door a good slide or two...it makes a *much* louder CHUNK! noise. Settles him right down (for a few minutes, anyway).

You got that right! The click of the wood is so addicting too! My Grands at work have there jackets on and I can't click them. The Mini I also have here has a door that is really tight. Can't get that clicking good! I want my chunk noise!

 

[davelog]

Reason # 417 why I must own a VV Woodvil: the CHUNK

 

[redeyedancer]

You can drive people over the edge with the clicking .I would never dream of aggravating someone

 

[mlinky]

You can drive people over the edge with the clicking .I would never dream of aggravating someone

Why do I so NOT believe this?

 

[davelog]

I bet when Rob clicks his Grand the porkies all line up and snap to attention.