Titanium Simplicity 18350

[vaptamist]

Mine had some steaks and build up on it after about a week. Keep in mind that these hands and this florida humidity can tarnish brass in seconds. I washed it off in warm water and it was gone. Since then, it's continued to build up again. Whats kind of cool is that if I rub it with a cloth, it just moves the streaks around. I imagine as I continue to use it it will become more uniform.

edit: I said "steaks" instead of "streaks". I'm just going to leave it because I think it's hilarious picturing some steaks on my Ti Simplicity.

 

[raqball]

Mine had some steaks and build up on it after about a week. Keep in mind that these hands and this florida humidity can tarnish brass in seconds. I washed it off in warm water and it was gone. Since then, it's continued to build up again. Whats kind of cool is that if I rub it with a cloth, it just moves the streaks around. I imagine as I continue to use it it will become more uniform.

edit: I said "steaks" instead of "streaks". I'm just going to leave it because I think it's hilarious picturing some steaks on my Ti Simplicity.

Well done for me please

 

[vaptamist]

Well done is a travesty

 

[Cucco]

I've mention it before - the ribbed titanium 18650 tube I have (oh, how it misses the Strata) has the wildest texture. It feels like you could walk over and stick it to the wall.

When I ordered the 18650 Ti, I did not know it was ribbed. Assumed it was like the 18350 Ti. Needless to say, I was surprised. But, ribbed is cool and different.

 

[Cucco]

Mine had some steaks and build up on it after about a week. Keep in mind that these hands and this florida humidity can tarnish brass in seconds. I washed it off in warm water and it was gone. Since then, it's continued to build up again. Whats kind of cool is that if I rub it with a cloth, it just moves the streaks around. I imagine as I continue to use it it will become more uniform.

edit: I said "steaks" instead of "streaks". I'm just going to leave it because I think it's hilarious picturing some steaks on my Ti Simplicity.

Funny. When I started reading your post, the second I saw 'steaks', I thought you were talking about your grill. Talk about off topic. Funny how the brain works.

Don't mind me, I'm just sitting here laughing at myself.

 

[rojo]

One might even say it's ribbed for her pleasure.

I'm sorry for that. If anyone needs me, I'll just be over here hanging my head in shame for a while.

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[Cucco]

One might even say it's ribbed for her pleasure.

I'm sorry for that. If anyone needs me, I'll just be over here hanging my head in shame for a while.

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That was good!

 

[Killjoy1]

I wasn't sure if I was imagining things, I've thought my Ti was darker. Very beautiful, it doesn't lose its shine. Smoky is a good word for it.

Nope, I don't think you're imagining, I had thought I noticed the same. It was a gradual change. I'm sure the actual effect will vary from person to person, probably akin to the patina/tarnish that nickel can get from some people's skin chemistry (I've had one nickel plated mod and still have a nickel plated tip, both would turn nearly black for me within two days, yet other people can handle nickel for weeks without any significant tarnish). Perhaps titanium does something similar?

 

[Killjoy1]

Well done is a travesty

QFT. I had some good steak this evening, practically still mooing as I took it off the grill

 

[anavidfan]

Very true about nickel. I have a saber touch and it takes a long long time to tarnish, but suddenly its old and beaten up looking, wipe it down with the special felt they sent and bright as new.

I hear that the GGTS nickel plated for some has actually peeled off and pitted up because of the chemistry some people have.

 

[Bmannator]

Very true about nickel. I have a saber touch and it takes a long long time to tarnish, but suddenly its old and beaten up looking, wipe it down with the special felt they sent and bright as new.

I hear that the GGTS nickel plated for some has actually peeled off and pitted up because of the chemistry some people have.

My Girlfriend has an allergic type reaction to "yellow" gold, and therefore, she can't wear it. So, I immediately start thinking about how much money I'm gonna be savin' at the jewelry store. heh, heh.... I couldn't have been more wrong.

Well..for all you younger folks out there... it turns out that you can also get your diamonds mounted in what they call "white gold".
This is "regular gold" with a Rhodium plating process probably similar to what David uses on his mods.
For most people, this plating takes years for this plating to wear off. The chemicals found "my baby's" skin will "eat" this plating off her rings in 3 to 6 months!
It's kind of a pain to get them "restored" so often. So, I've been looking into "alternative metals", like platinum, palladium, etc. ...hoping to find something a little more "user friendly".
But now, I'm a little concerned about my own safety... Should I place "warning labels" on her?... if so?... where?... how many? Is this going to make her feel "uncomfortable"?
What about personal protection? Is a "hazmat" suit too much?.. not enough? Should I be wearing one also? You know... in case hers comes off.
Sure.. the "costumes" were kinda fun... at first.. and she's being a good sport about everything..
But now, She's telling me the only metals that don't give her a "rash", are used in the production of German luxury cars.

I'm starting to think there's something "funny" going on...

 

[forcedfuel50]

Well..for all you younger folks out there... it turns out that you can also get your diamonds mounted in what they call "white gold".
This is "regular gold" with a Rhodium plating process probably similar to what David uses on his mods.
For most people, this plating takes years for this plating to wear off. The chemicals found "my baby's" skin will "eat" this plating off her rings in 3 to 6 months!
It's kind of a pain to get them "restored" so often. So, I've been looking into "alternative metals", like platinum, palladium, etc. ...hoping to find something a little more "user friendly".

Palladium and Rhodium are a member of the Platinum group of metals(6 members including: platinum, rhodium, palladium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium) with Rhodium being the hardest and most wear resistant of them all. Don't confuse jewelry Rhodium plating with our Mil Spec Rhodium plating though, the application process on jewelry is just a cheap dipping process in most cases(it can even be done at home with dipping kits), its why she has to keep getting it recoated so frequently. All our parts are plated to MIL-R-46085 Rhodium Plating, Electrodeposited, and ASTM B 634 – 88 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium.

 

[raqball]

MIL-R-46085 Rhodium Plating, Electrodeposited, and ASTM B 634 – 88 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium.

Ummmmm... In english please????

 

[pAth77]

Palladium and Rhodium are a member of the Platinum group of metals(6 members including: platinum, rhodium, palladium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium) with Rhodium being the hardest and most wear resistant of them all. Don't confuse jewelry Rhodium plating with our Mil Spec Rhodium plating though, the application process on jewelry is just a cheap dipping process in most cases(it can even be done at home with dipping kits), its why she has to keep getting it recoated so frequently. All our parts are plated to MIL-R-46085 Rhodium Plating, Electrodeposited, and ASTM B 634 – 88 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium.

Ummmmm... In english please????

Translation: David knows what he's doing, and he definitely does NOT cut any corners!

 

[raqball]

Well now...

I will gladly take a shot of Electrodeposited and a dose of ASTM B 634 then!

 

[Bmannator]

Palladium and Rhodium are a member of the Platinum group of metals(6 members including: platinum, rhodium, palladium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium) with Rhodium being the hardest and most wear resistant of them all. Don't confuse jewelry Rhodium plating with our Mil Spec Rhodium plating though, the application process on jewelry is just a cheap dipping process in most cases(it can even be done at home with dipping kits), its why she has to keep getting it recoated so frequently. All our parts are plated to MIL-R-46085 Rhodium Plating, Electrodeposited, and ASTM B 634 – 88 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Rhodium.

Thanks for clearing that up David, Since you're pretty much the "expert" around here...a couple of quick questions....
Would it be possible to plate her ring using a similar process like you use???
Does buying her a bigger diamond really make the plating last longer???
BMW or AUDI??? which do you recommend for "sensitive skin"???

Thanks, for weighing in here

 

[forcedfuel50]

Thanks for clearing that up David, Since you're pretty much the "expert" around here...a couple of quick questions....
Would it be possible to plate her ring using a similar process like you use???
Does buying her a bigger diamond really make the plating last longer???
BMW or AUDI??? which do you recommend for "sensitive skin"???

Thanks, for weighing in here

Unfortunately not. All the parts have to be the same and of the same material, otherwise, just one part that is dissimilar could contaminate the whole lot. Rhodium plating is very picky, we've had several batches of parts ruined over the three years we've been having parts plated costing thousands of dollars. The catch with plating brass parts that are tolerance critical, once you plate them and it doesn't adhere properly, you can't re plate them or strip it off and re plate. Also mil spec plating is a duller finish then then jewelry spec so she would be un- happy, unhappy = higher divorce rate.

BMW or Audi, neither, go with the Lexus

On the diamond, studies have shown a correlation between the larger the diamond size, the higher the divorce rate. Choose wisely

 

[Bmannator]

Unfortunately not. All the parts have to be the same and of the same material, otherwise, just one part that is dissimilar could contaminate the whole lot. Rhodium plating is very picky, we've had several batches of parts ruined over the three years we've been having parts plated costing thousands of dollars. The catch with plating brass parts that are tolerance critical, once you plate them and it doesn't adhere properly, you can't re plate them or strip it off and re plate. Also mil spec plating is a duller finish then then jewelry spec so she would be un- happy, unhappy = higher divorce rate.

BMW or Audi, neither, go with the Lexus

On the diamond, studies have shown a correlation between the larger the diamond size, the higher the divorce rate. Choose wisely

You're probably right about the Lexus... but???? The heart wants what the heart bla, bla, bla.... whatever... Baby needs a new Bimmer!!

Sooo, You're tellin' me??...the smaller the diamond, the longer the marriage??? Wow!! how long have you been divorced?

Hold on a minute... I want you to explain this to my girlfriend.

 

[rojo]

It is probably an illusory correlation, bman. It could be that the divorce rate of the wealthy is higher, since the poor believe in fixing things that need work. It could be that a greater number of cheaters buy large diamonds to make up for their sin. It could be geographic (more New Yorkers buy large diamonds than Mississippians, and more New Yorkers divorce than Mississipians). It could be a great many other factors that skew the data that way, if indeed it is skewed.

But getting your girlfriend a large diamond will not increase your chance of divorce: the two factors are not directly linked. Indeed, acts of generosity and sacrifice strengthen relationships, rather than degrade them. On the other hand, if your girlfriend wouldn't appreciate a smaller stone, that might be cause for concern. It's a fine but crucial distinction.

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[Bmannator]

It is probably an illusory correlation, bman. It could be that the divorce rate of the wealthy is higher, since the poor believe in fixing things that need work. It could be that a greater number of cheaters buy large diamonds to make up for their sin. It could be geographic (more New Yorkers buy large diamonds than Mississippians, and more New Yorkers divorce than Mississipians). It could be a great many other factors that skew the data that way, if indeed it is skewed.

But getting your girlfriend a large diamond will not increase your chance of divorce: the two factors are not directly linked. Indeed, acts of generosity and sacrifice strengthen relationships, rather than degrade them. On the other hand, if your girlfriend wouldn't appreciate a smaller stone, that might be cause for concern. It's a fine but crucial distinction.

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Hey Spock.. Now, don't take this the wrong way but...
In what star system does that pick-up line get you laid???

I'm just kidding, of course! That was a truly thoughtful response to... what most would agree.. my incoherent drivel.

Again.. You really need to explain this to my fiancee.