Scratched HOG D3

[Jimmy Chong]

Hi all, I've accidentally scratched a new HOG D3 1st stage while trying to fit a LP hose. Should that be a concern? Seems like they scratch easily.

 

[Caveeagle]

Depends on where you scratched it... But if its just the surface black coating and its not a really deep scratch, its not an issue.

 

[Jimmy Chong]

Depends on where you scratched it... But if its just the surface black coating and its not a really deep scratch, its not an issue.

Attached a picture. Pls tell me it's just the surface.

 

[redacted]

Feel free to carve your initials if you want. It will not hurt anbything.

 

[decompression]

The little white mark is the scratch? If so, no worries, I'd say it's almost brand new still.

 

[The Chairman]

Yeah... no biggie at all. I about made some silly remark about negatively affecting the drag coefficient, or making sure you aligned the exhaust bearings, but we were all beginners once. BTW, you can repair it with a 100 ft of shore line.

 

[Tug]

Like the others have said, it's no big deal! I have regulators in much worse condition that breathe just as good as new.

Enjoy your D3, they are great regs!

 

[dberry]

Hehe, I know the feeling, but assuming you actually dive with your equipment, don't expect it to keep that fresh out-of-the-box look.

 

[WarrenZ]

That's the problem with black coatings on gear the scratches show up as much worse than they actually are. Just wait until it has a few more boat trips on it you won't even notice the scratch.

But if you feel unsafe using it I'll give you $20 for it.

 

[Tug]

That's the problem with black coatings on gear the scratches show up as much worse than they actually are. Just wait until it has a few more boat trips on it you won't even notice the scratch.

But if you feel unsafe using it I'll give you $20 for it.

Stop lowballing him, I'll offer him $25