A Vamo V2 face lift

[VapieDan]

I recently purchased a bright red finished V2 at a bargain basement price. It began to chip immediately. I found underneath the "Paint" a hard chrome finish lurked. Working at it with a US quarter reveled a decent look beneath. However it appeared the color versions are flawed painted versions that have been selected to cover the flaws in the plating. Some small pits and scratches were revealed after the red covering was removed. Looks better I think you will agree.

 

[keonee]

Hey VapieDan it sure does look amazing....nice job!!!

 

[VapieDan]

I now have an official finger print magnet!

 

[VapieDan]

Underneath the paint there was some of the China makings.

 

[EBates]

The markings you found are international compliance markings. They are on all of the Vamos that I've seen.
FYI, Jwarps will cover finish damage and personalize your Vamo.
fasttech now sells V2 aluminum Vamos in half a dozen different colors. Anodized not painted. ($25 USD)
Own 1, 3 more on order, 7 given as christmas gifts. So far, no finish or performance issues seen or reported.

 

[VapieDan]

The markings you found are international compliance markings. They are on all of the Vamos that I've seen.
FYI, Jwarps will cover finish damage and personalize your Vamo.
fasttech now sells V2 aluminum Vamos in half a dozen different colors. Anodized not painted. ($25 USD)
Own 1, 3 more on order, 7 given as christmas gifts. So far, no finish or performance issues seen or reported.

I have a feeling the dull finish is the anodized and bright are the enameled rejects. That's why it was a bargain price.

 

[EBates]

I agree enamel over chrome is less than a perfect match.
My daughter bought a painted vamo from a local shop. It now wears a wrap to hide the flaking paint.
But as an extra added bonus she paid a premium over the price of a perfect vamo to get it. If memory serves it cost $10-15 more.
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