That is spot on, didn’t even think about it like that. Compared to my other anodized lights, the D1S does offer noticeable more grip. It’s different but I like it.
I just received my D1S 10 minutes ago. I love how it works, but… I HATE the texture of the finish. It feels like a chalkboard. I think I going to have to coat it with something.
I got mine today as well. I love the way it feels and looks. To each his own I guess.
My hands feel dirty after I put it down. Anyone know what type of clear paint to try?
I wouldn’t coat it, would try sanding with a 2000 grit or something, maybe 1500, if you just have to smooth it down.
I like em myself, adds to the grip factor.
Edit: The reason is any coating you put on it will be peeling off almost immediately.
As rough as it feels you would think most paints would stick well.
Might stick, but won’t wear well. Wear and tear will quickly have the coating in tatters.
Well, de-anodizing in drain cleaner maybe ?
It will give you the naked alu finish, that you could re-anodizing in clear maybe ?
I wonder if buffing would work, if so… with what?
You can try car polish on the tailcap?
Quick question,
Bezel > o-ring > glass
or
bezel > glass > o-ring
Took the head/bezel off and glass fell out before seeing how it was on. Luckily on op my extended mouse/keyboard pad.
My D1 and D1S are bezel, o-ring, glass.
What are you doing with yours while it’s apart?
I opened mine to reflash it with ToyKeeper’s Andúril firmware. :partying_face:
Edit: Just lightly tapped my D1S against my Q8. The finish nicked off, my camera blows, but to the eye you can easily see the metal/alum shine thru. I would think brake/drain cleaner would melt this right off.
Should I strip the bezel, for science ?
Thank you, The o-ring stuck to the glass, just didn’t what way to put it back :person_facepalming:
Just looking at it, I’m lame 
It’s perfect as is in the momentary mode
I used the Easy Off oven cleaner method, Soaked about 15-20 minutes. No sanding or buffing/polishing done. I like how it turned out, Don’t think I’ll try polishing it.
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Wow! I just may try something like that.
Does anyone have beam shots of the d1s? Youtube dont havere any reviews of the light
There are beamshots in my review - link in my signature!
Got my D1S today, really neat light, beam profile is excellent! 
Finish is superb, very equal application and yes, a little on the rough side which aids grip so I’m not concerned with that aspect. The AR coating is like gold or something, pretty cool there too.
Got really cold last night, so this light is frigid out of the box! LOL (got down to 25º, wicked cold for this old Texan)