This is my black Provari after one year of every day use

[unclestu]

My first APV was a Provari before that I used the disposable ecigs. I love the Provari though I had no other APV to campare it to. I used it every day and I didn't baby this device as can be seen in the pictures. My only complaint is with the finish as seen in the pictures it has worn off. Also the head piece is out of allignment due to a few falls. As I said this device was not pampered. I suspect the wear of the finish is due to going in and out of my pocket for over a year. I guess there is something to be said for chain vaping LOL
Anyway I just ordered a new Provari with the gun metal Zenkote. I will post pictures of it after it's 1st year of use. I hope the finish holds up better than this one.
Stu

 

[RainbowBabz]

That looks pretty good for a year of use.
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[twizted]

Take your battery out, leave the battery cap off, place a block of wood on the top cap & slightly tap the wood with a hammer. Your top cap should seat nice and straight again.

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[cracoucax]

Take your battery out, leave the battery cap off, place a block of wood on the top cap & slightly tap the wood with a hammer. Your top cap should seat nice and straight again.

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Yup, did that on mine minus the wood part (should have, the metal here is pretty soft so it dented it a bit.) and my topcap was wayy more slanted, some plastic isoler was sticking out. One sharp but soft tap should be enough.


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[Gato del Jugo]

You know, in certain industries, like denim & furniture, some people pay a high premium for the "distressed" look like that..


My satin black is 6 months old, and is nowhere near that worn.. In fact, it's barely started, and you have to look closely in bright light for signs of wear..

I wish it would hurry up..

Character, my friend!

 

[Harleybarbie]

My first APV was a Provari before that I used the disposable ecigs. I love the Provari though I had no other APV to campare it to. I used it every day and I didn't baby this device as can be seen in the pictures. My only complaint is with the finish as seen in the pictures it has worn off. Also the head piece is out of allignment due to a few falls. As I said this device was not pampered. I suspect the wear of the finish is due to going in and out of my pocket for over a year. I guess there is something to be said for chain vaping LOL
Anyway I just ordered a new Provari with the gun metal Zenkote. I will post pictures of it after it's 1st year of use. I hope the finish holds up better than this one.
Stu

Congratulations on your year! Love the ProVari!


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[Lemwise76]

I don´t mind wear like that because afterall, it´s for using. it´s not a piece of art. My silver ProVari is full of scratches and dings and that´s ok. I got my black ProVari a few days ago and a year from now it´ll probably look like yours.

 

[MrPlink]

Maybe its because of my background in guitars or firearms, but I think earned scars are cool.

They are signs of a good tool that is actually being used.

 

[Tangaroav]

I do not have that much wear on my chain vaped Zeus finish after 6 months of use. As a matter of fact they look like new. I may be more of a user issue than a poor quality . Still waiting for a good sale on ProVaris

 

[Tangaroav]

I do not have that much wear on my chain vaped Zeus finish after 6 months of use. As a matter of fact they look like new. This kind of wear may be more of a user issue than a poor quality . I am waiting for a great sale on those to buy one as they remain out of my price range.

 

[airbrushaddict]

I think it looks good. Almost reminds of black stobe washed jeans. Now it has character.

 

[Lurch]

I got the Satin Silver for two reasons: one, it was a blem on sale (and I have never found the blem) and two, I was told that because is does not have a finish it typically does not show marks and wear. But, as others said, people pay increased prices for clothes and that are already torn and "distressed" Carry it with pride!!!

 

[ckc]

I wrapped mine when it was new,then I saw a picture like this. The wrap is off and just showing signs of wear. Well worn and well loved is nicer.

 

[herb]

I don't own one but the pics just show basic wear and tear , nothing wrong in the least and to be expected , my Les Paul guitar can be purchased new with no wear or with wear and tear but it costs more with wear and tear lol.

 

[Tangaroav]

Personnally I do not like wear and tear marks, scars nor rust on my bikes. But then on an off road motorcylce I would have to accept it to ride it and enjoy riding.

I like my mods clean and without blemishes. But those should not be an hindrance if they work as they should in a proper environement.

 

[unclestu]

Funny how one member mentioned that their black Provari is 6 months old and shows no wear. I also remember mine being that way at 6 months and I was very impressed.
As far as the wear being more of a user issue, if vaping with it every day and taking the Provari in and out of my pants pocket is a user issue perhaps you are right. I definately think the wear is a result of the device going in and ot of my pocket. In any event that worn finish serves as a reminder of how many analogs I have not smoked.

 

[Steakjuice]

Personally, I think the wear adds character to it. The headpiece is unfortunate, but that's not Provape's fault.

 

[Gato del Jugo]

Funny how one member mentioned that their black Provari is 6 months old and shows no wear. I also remember mine being that way at 6 months and I was very impressed.
As far as the wear being more of a user issue, if vaping with it every day and taking the Provari in and out of my pants pocket is a user issue perhaps you are right. I definately think the wear is a result of the device going in and ot of my pocket. In any event that worn finish serves as a reminder of how many analogs I have not smoked.

Yeah, I think it's one of those things that once it finally gets going, it starts happening quicker.. Reason being, it creates bare-spot edges for the wear to work off & keep expanding..


Think yours is bad? Check out post #9 from a recent thread on this at the ECF ProVape forum.. Somebody intentionally bought it used knowing full well that it looks like that! Again, character...

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provape/573464-old-used-provaris.html

 

[yzer]

Pictures are worth 1,000 words. It is very hard to beat a brushed stainless steel finish on our devices.

 

[chief63]

yep, looks good.