Removing branding

[Marob]

I just picked up a L-Rider Lambo 4.0 and so far I'm really enjoying it. It's stumped the eGo Twist for me. Everything is working well except, rather superficially, the branding is pretty horrid. Check it out....

That's not so bad, I can live with it for sure. BUT.....

COMIC SANS! AGGHH!

Anyway, I'm pretty sure it's not etched it, rather put on top as I can feel a slight lip when I run my nail over and so I was wondering if anyone had any tips for removing it. I figure maybe a razor blade but I wanted to check if anyone knew something better before I risk scratching my new toy.

It's not a deal breaker for me, but it would be nice to be rid of it. I mean, come on..... Comic Sans....???

 

[Swampey65]

Maybe try a little Acetone or Lacquer thinner? Neither should hurt the finish. Put some on a rag (not so much it runs off rag and into the button etc.) and lay it on the branding for a second or two then start wiping. If it's a paint of some sort it should come off w/ minimal elbow grease. If you don't have lacquer thinner or acetone in the garage, if you live with a woman you DEFINITELY have acetone inside the house! It's called Nail Polish remover!

Good luck!

 

[Marob]

I tried the nail varnish trick to no avail. I found a tip a while ago for removing the same kind of thing on laptops etc using a sugar cube but can't seem to find it again. I'll live...

I did find this thread though which looks interesting....http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/lavatube/336339-platidip-my-mini-lambo-new-look.html

Thanks!

 

[eSmokingNY]

i dont think you can remove branding

 

[njay23]

So it's not really the branding, but the FONT you don't like??? Seriously?

 

[classwife]

I googled ( remove branding with a sugar cube ) lol ! There is a bit if info that comes up !

 

[ImThatGuy]

Oohhhh...is that a powered usb hub? It's pretty...

 

[Marob]

So it's not really the branding, but the FONT you don't like??? Seriously?

I'm not a big fan of branding at the best of times unless it is done really well (read: subtly) but yes, there is never an excuse for Comic Sans.

Anyway, I'm all out of sugar cubes until tomorrow!

 

[Marob]

Oohhhh...is that a powered usb hub? It's pretty...

Not powered unfortunately! It's this one... 4 Port USB 2.0 Hub mit Schalter im Conrad Online Shop | 972254

 

[signmeupmeow]

If that was the only PV on the planet i'd go back to analogues.

 

[pericat]

If you check the girly/pretty/pink thread, there's all kinds of stuff about decorating your PV. So if you can't get it off, you can cover it up.

So it's not really the branding, but the FONT you don't like??? Seriously?

It's Comic Sans. This is a grownup pastime. It deserves a grownup font.

 

[zoiDman]

If I am not mistaken, the product branding is Laser Etched into the Tube.

If it is, about the Only thing you can do is to Sand the Tube. But this will ruin the rest of the Finish.

 

[Marob]

If I am not mistaken, the product branding is Laser Etched into the Tube.

If it is, about the Only thing you can do is to Sand the Tube. But this will ruin the rest of the Finish.

Yeah, I've come to realise this unfortunately! I'll find another route around!

 

[DFDF]

A sugar cube usually works. Alot of hardware hackers/modders use them for that purpose. Just use it like a little file.

 

[zoiDman]

A sugar cube usually works. Alot of hardware hackers/modders use them for that purpose. Just use it like a little file.

I think the Sugar Cube Tech is used when the Logo is Painted onto Platic or Metal.

 

[DFDF]

Never dull and some ultra fine sanding might work. Never Dull is the s*&t and will restore the mirrored polish.

 

[Scott Dernbach]

Never Dull..... WOW, just had a flashback to standing watch on the Quarterdeck in the Navy!!! Great stuff, but does not smell all that great LOL

 

[RoseB]

How about a super fine grade steel wool like a 00? Have any of you tried that? Works great on all kinds of stuff. Use it at night to take the make up off hah (j/k?). Used it on some very shinny crome wheels and shiny intake manifolds. No heavy scratches of gouges.

 

[user808a]

My first thought is a very light dremel buff and second is very, very easy scrape with exacto knife. These may be BAD ideas.

 

[zoiDman]

The problem with something that has be Laser Etched / Laser Marked is that just about Always, the product surface is Finished / Polished and then the Laser comes along and Removes the Surface Finish exposing the Bare Material underneath.

Since the OP’s PV has a Polished “Chrome” finish, I would stick with things that are safe to use on Chrome.