Uograde kits

[Dalboy]

I have seen pens described as a upgrade in the description is this just a case of a better plating.

 

[Terry]

That is how I read it Derek !!!

 

[Themackay]

Why not just make them with better plating in the first place

 

[Vic Perrin]

Thanks both I didn't know what it really meant !

Vic

 

[Dalboy]

And I was the one thinking I was the only thick one

 

[Vic Perrin]

And I was the one thinking I was the only thick one

No Derek when it comes to being thick I was one of the first in the que for that honour

Vic

 

[Kardav]

No Derek when it comes to being thick I was one of the first in the que for that honour

Vic

After me Vic, I can't even put a cap on a pen with the grain aligned!!!

 

[silver]

Now that opened a can o worms init. . :wink:

Why not just make them with better plating in the first place

I think you will find out the Brian (grump) has been fighting this corner single handed and challenging the manufacturers that's why we have suppliers such as Dan coming in with different kits.

To be honest, you, Joe bloggs and me, joe's brother Fred would not be able to test the so called "up-grade" plating thickness nd actual metal quality.

That would need expensive testing gear and an investment that would need a decent lottery win to finance.

I general we all have to believe what the suppliers advertise the wares at, up-grade gold means just that, it's usually a thicker plating meanin it won't wear out as quick..

The gold plating is not as hard wearing, hence you usually get the gold that's up-grade but I see some of the other kits such as chrome are creeping now. I can see Brian reading this now and biting his tongue. .

Sure he will be along soo and give his four Penorth.

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

I have seen pens described as a upgrade in the description is this just a case of a better plating.

The 'Upgrade Gold' on the Omega kits is an addition lacquer coating. From the original samples the Upgrade plating was noticeably better quality. I have just placed an order today for the Zeta kits in a Full Rhodium plating.

 

[silver]

Thanks for the up date Dan.

The 'Upgrade Gold' on the Omega kits is an addition lacquer coating. From the original samples the Upgrade plating was noticeably better quality. I have just placed an order today for the Zeta kits in a Full Rhodium plating.

But you quote" upgrade plating," that should mean the plating and not the lacquer. from my experience it's usually that way around plus a thicker lacquer as well.

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Thanks for the up date Dan.



But you quote" upgrade plating," that should mean the plating and not the lacquer. from my experience it's usually that way around plus a thicker lacquer as well.

sorry 'upgrade'

 

[Twister]

I thought upgrade used a harder material
so gold would have titanium mixed in the base layer

but what do i know

Steve

 

[silver]

I thought upgrade used a harder material
so gold would have titanium mixed in the base layer

but what do i know

Steve

Sounds like ya knows more than me init. .

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

I thought upgrade used a harder material
so gold would have titanium mixed in the base layer

but what do i know

Steve

would that not make it titanium gold plating?

 

[billyb_imp]

The upgrade Jr Gent supplied by both Dan & Pen-Kits UK seems to be a far superior kit in many ways, I have had pens from both suppliers with none of the old problems of the clip falling off, thread problems, overuse of glue etc.

Well worth paying a little extra

 

[Grump]

I can see Brian reading this now and biting his tongue. .

I shall continue to do so for a while longer Eamonn, you're doing a grand job mate without me gobbing off init?

 

[Penpal]

Upgrade infers bigger better stronger,more there is no way for us to dispute this.

Peter.

 

[Penpal]

An earlier reply was cut out please explain where I said David from Timberbits visited the factories etc in China and using photographs described the various coating methods etc quite a few replies dissapear from time to time.

Peter.

 

[Twister]

ok I found more info

Upgrade/rack gold plating

Steve

 

[wm460]

An earlier reply was cut out please explain where I said David from Timberbits visited the factories etc in China and using photographs described the various coating methods etc quite a few replies dissapear from time to time.

Peter.

Quite informative that was.