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VRF Pepsi released

masterpiece777

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Noob insert will fit in VRF bezel, similar thickness. Both are glued in. Remove VRF bezel then pry insert out gently from underneath. Use 3M double-sided tape to re-adhere.

Thanks a lot sir,

really appreciate your limitless help!

today received my QC pictures but rehout engravings where hardly visible so requested more pictures.

Have one more question: as far as I understand a gen B25-295-CAR-C1 (It’s the right one I need right?) will fit the VRF PEPSI,but does it need to be fitted with the VRF gasket or does it accept the gen gasket without mods ?
 

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Thanks a lot sir,

really appreciate your limitless help!

today received my QC pictures but rehout engravings where hardly visible so requested more pictures.

Have one more question: as far as I understand a gen B25-295-CAR-C1 (It’s the right one I need right?) will fit the VRF PEPSI,but does it need to be fitted with the VRF gasket or does it accept the gen gasket without mods ?

Correct crystal part number. I would use the gen gasket. The VRF crystal retaining ring has been reported to be substandard (flimsy) so care should be taken when removing and replacing it.
 
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masterpiece777

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Correct crystal part number. I would use the gen gasket. The VRF crystal retaining ring has been reported to be substandard (flimsy) so care should be taken when removing and replacing it.

thanks again sir!

is There any possibly to change the retaining ring for a better quality one?
if yes could you recommend one?


I just received my noob insert wow!
its such nice color IRL!
pictures doesn’t do any justice..
TBH the transition in the 8 is hardly visible since it’s have much shine on it..
I thought it would really bother me more than I expected..

Does anyone know who’s EU based who can do a spongebob mod with real platinum?

until I get my VRF I wil enjoy my 36mm DJ PEPSI :p
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Noob, ARF, or gen crystal retaining rings are better and will fit. But I would see what happens with the stock VRF one first.
 
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I don't think I've ever seen a Noob Pepsi insert be paint modded or sputter coated. If will be interesting to see the results.
 

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I don't think I've ever seen a Noob Pepsi insert be paint modded or sputter coated. If will be interesting to see the results.

But the gen does have also platinum filled engravings right,it’s not like it’s flat white like the noob inlay.
 

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here’s a noob inlay with the mod done:
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That looks pretty good. A few stray artifacts outside of the marker cutouts, but that's to be expected. I've done a bunch of paint mods so I know how that goes. The fill looks nice. Some overspill at the base of the two, could probably be scraped off with a razor blade.
 
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Requesting advice if there’s a way I can upgrade my GMF ICHS pepsi’s insert. Mine has that awful white separation line. I’m hoping I can purchase a separate insert without any crazy mods. Kindly suggest which and factory name. I already have a prof crystal on it and kinda stuck w it
 

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Haha i actually bookmarked that thread and i have purchased the red paint and brush from Michaels but dont have the nerve to paint in. Is it easy? Just dab the paint and how do i wipe off? Im a bit scared to mess it up more
 

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Haha i actually bookmarked that thread and i have purchased the red paint and brush from Michaels but dont have the nerve to paint in. Is it easy? Just dab the paint and how do i wipe off? Im a bit scared to mess it up more

Get the smallest brush there is. Dab the tiniest bulb of paint just on the line. Let it dry almost completely. Take a lens cloth, wear a latex surgical glove. Pull the cloth taut over your finger. Put some thinner on the cloth. Wave your finger in the air to let the thinner evaporate a little. The swipe gently over the painted insert. The bulbs of paint will diminish with each swipe until it remains only in the crack. Be careful not to add red paint into the silver marker cutout either when applying it, of when swiping it off.
 

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Hi everyone,

Hope we’re all stil safe and healthy!

I have accepted my VRF 3285 Pepsi,

But a I have just a little quick question does every VRF case use the same serial numbers engraving?
G688N298?




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