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[GeekyGeezer]

It doesn't matter now I am done buying hardware, I am happy with what I have. I have no interest in a painted BB if that is what he does. I would think he would try doing the anodizing himself, there are Youtube videos on that. If he made a Rev4 Flipper that is actually made of Brass, then I would be all over that.

KAS

I'm with you about the change in finish. I guess I don't understand why one shop having problems anodizing would cause somebody to just abandon the whole thing. I guarantee that there are still thousands of shops putting out attractive, durable, and properly done anodized goods.

You hit the bullseye that just changing to paint is not an option - not for me anyhow. And though ceracoat is highly regarded in a lot of other areas, I stay away from it for anything related to vaping. Yes, it is a very tough surface and doesn't scratch easily. But every ceracoated vape thing I've had has been very prone to chipping. Totally losing even a small area stands out much more than a scuff or light scratch.

It's 2020 and few things have gone right. So my dream of Zencote as a replacment is wishful thinking.

 

[kas122461]

It's 2020 and few things have gone right. So my dream of Zencote as a replacment is wishful thinking.

Yeah a Zencote would be a good finish, but that is mainly used on stainless. I do remember Zen talking about a coating for aluminum that he developed, but I never heard anything else about it.

KAS

 

[DPLongo22]

It doesn't matter now I am done buying hardware, I am happy with what I have. I have no interest in a painted BB if that is what he does. I would think he would try doing the anodizing himself, there are Youtube videos on that. If he made a Rev4 Flipper that is actually made of Brass, then I would be all over that.

KAS

I guess you'll just have to settle for the 18 Rev3 Flippers you've got then.

I've got a lot of brass, but none of the Billet Box variety.

 

[kas122461]

I guess you'll just have to settle for the 18 Rev3 Flippers you've got then.

I've got a lot of brass, but none of the Billet Box variety.

Ha! Just one Rev 3 Flipper in my stash,
I do have one of each color of the Rev3's also though.

KAS

 

[Katdarling]

 

[kas122461]

Just remembering the past a bit.

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[DPLongo22]

Just remembering the past a bit.

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Post #174

NICE find, KAS!!!

 

[Uncle]

Just remembering the past a bit.

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Post #174

THANK YOU - Very fond memories . . .


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[HBcorpse]

MURRAY CRIPMUS to my BB family!!!

Hope you’re all well!

 

[kas122461]

MURRAY CRIPMUS to my BB family!!!

Hope you’re all well!

Right back at you! I hope everyone else had a Merry Christmas as well!

KAS

 

[HBcorpse]

WOW.

BBV has finally broken the ice on their new colors...well, one of them anyway!

Looks like Cerakote is the new process! This will bring me back to the Provape days, in a small way!

 

[GeekyGeezer]

I always sort of wanted a white Billet. But 98% of the vape ceracoted stuff on the market is junk. That finish is somewhat scratch resistant, but chips so easily I'm afraid that in a short time even the most careful user will be looking at battle scars on his new mod.

I hope that they found a REALLY good place to get this done. I've seen a few things that are durable but it is not an easy task.

 

[Aerodan]

I sent in an "ionbond" on a tube mod recently and it's holding up really well. Cerakote is good stuff if applied and baked properly, but have to agree, breaking through to bare metal isn't hard.

Upside, re-cerakoting is not too difficult and it fills in small dings pretty well.

 

[DPLongo22]

My only good experience with it (not counting 2A stuff), was Curtis Burkel, who added a layer of clearcoat to protect it. He did an old SX Mini for me and it came out pretty great.

In fact, I think that she-who-bought-it may still peak in here from time to time. If so, I'd be curious if it's still in decent shape. I loved the job when I got it back from him.

 

[DPLongo22]

My only good experience with it (not counting 2A stuff), was Curtis Burkel, who added a layer of clearcoat to protect it. He did an old SX Mini for me and it came out pretty great.

In fact, I think that she-who-bought-it may still peak in here from time to time. If so, I'd be curious if it's still in decent shape. I loved the job when I got it back from him.

Found it! I take WAY too may vape pics.

 

[DPLongo22]

And another of Curtis'...

 

[GeekyGeezer]

...Cerakote is good stuff if applied and baked properly...

And that hits the nail on the head squarely. A bare Billet box has lots of small internal right angles and crevices making it much harder to get the surface prepped properly and the powder applied properly. I've seen numerous Billets come up for sale after having a couple hundred dollars spent on a color change and ceracote from an independant shop. Every single one of them had at least a few chips on the corners or edges.

So, it could be a good thing. I hope they've kept their focus on quality and chosen a place that will do it right.

 

[Aerodan]

I don't leave my house with a Billet Box not in a leather case - but now we're in cell phone territory, with literally boxes full of old cell phone cases? :-/

I guess we'll know soon enough how the first batch turns out. Do love those crazy little Utah made juice boxes.

 

[mackman]

And that hits the nail on the head squarely. A bare Billet box has lots of small internal right angles and crevices making it much harder to get the surface prepped properly and the powder applied properly. I've seen numerous Billets come up for sale after having a couple hundred dollars spent on a color change and ceracote from an independant shop. Every single one of them had at least a few chips on the corners or edges.

So, it could be a good thing. I hope they've kept their focus on quality and chosen a place that will do it right.

From what I read they (BBV) are doing it in house

 

[HBcorpse]

I always sort of wanted a white Billet. But 98% of the vape ceracoted stuff on the market is junk. That finish is somewhat scratch resistant, but chips so easily I'm afraid that in a short time even the most careful user will be looking at battle scars on his new mod.

I hope that they found a REALLY good place to get this done. I've seen a few things that are durable but it is not an easy task.

Mackman beat me to it, but BBV will be doing their own Cerakote process.

While I agree that a coated/painted device has its drawbacks, at least the Cerakote can take the brunt of a scratch, rather than the material it’s coating...which means less work when going through rehab.

But also, you GOTTA know that DD no can haz some ordinary Cerakote job on his boxes...no way.

I’m 100% positive he’s done the mad scientist thing again, and found someway to improve the ‘Koting process!

From what I read they (BBV) are doing it in house

You beat me to it!