Instead of buying a new mod, try refurbishing your old, still-functioning box mod with a trendy sticker.
What are vape patches?
First, let’s talk about what they’re not. Vape stickers are often confused with vape mod covers. These covers are made from silicone rubber and are designed to cover the entire surface of your device to protect it from bumps, scratches, and paint chips (which are common with Alien box mods).
Usually vape sleeves serve their purpose very well, but they are very thick and often cover up the most eye-catching features of your box mod, except for the cutouts for the screen and buttons.
Vape stickers, or skins as they are commonly known, are decals designed with eye-catching decorations to enhance the design and appearance of a box mod without covering it, adding weight, or cutting out unnecessary parts.
How to use vape patches?
Quality stickers usually have a thin, sealed, flat cardboard backing. If your mail carrier tends to ignore the “do not bend” notice on the package, arrange to pick it up directly from the post office.
When you open the package, the decals look like any other sticker you’re used to seeing. If you’re familiar with your mod, you’ll be able to quickly figure out which decals go where and easily replace the skin. This requires a steady hand.
As mentioned, skinning is not something you can do after three cups of coffee. You need a steady hand. It is recommended that you start with large areas, work from the center outwards, and gradually smooth out any bumps and air bubbles.
Benefits of vape patches
Vape stickers come in a wide variety of designs and materials, ensuring you can express your personality on your beloved box mod.
You can refurbish your box mod with stickers like this (photo: Skin sticker world)
While some companies claim to use only the best materials when printing their skins on you, these are just stickers. Don’t expect them to protect your mod any more than a silicone sleeve would.
If your favorite box mod is too old but still works well and you can’t bear to give it up, you can completely refurbish it with a vape skin with unique patterns. Your old box mod will immediately transform and feel much newer.
Disadvantages of vape patches
Just like other vape products, there are high-quality products and low-quality cheap products, vape stickers are no exception. Manufacturers such as J-Wraps or VaporSkinz have a reputation for product quality, so they are the first choice.
Low-quality vape wraps often tear easily and are not cut to the correct size, leaving some gaps and others being over-wrapped. If this happens, you will need to use a utility knife to cut off the excess.
While vape stickers are considered a fairly cheap way to upgrade your device if you don’t want to buy a new one, you’re still going to have to spend a significant amount of money. With the prices of vape accessories steadily rising, spending a few hundred thousand on a device, especially if it’s just a sticker, is quite an investment.
Conclude
If you want to find an accessory to protect your beloved box mod from accidents such as impacts and falls, then the item to choose is a silicone rubber case.
If you just want to refurbish your old box mod, then investing in some fancy vape stickers is enough.
