Ideas to make printed parts -- Cosmetically Appealing --

Hello!

I am attempting to make my 3d printed parts cosmetically appealing, hide the layers and path of the nozzle.

Any one has any clue how to achieve it relatively simply?


I have attempted some local paint supplier with their thickest paint, but no success. I tried some automotive pot putty, but it requires way to much work. Any ideas are welcome.


Thank You!

pla or abs.?

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dissidence Wrote:
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> pla or abs.?


ABS, but I can switch to PLA if I have to.

i dont know about PLA but with ABS there are a few thing about brushing on acatone or a vapor bath.

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Google "acetone bath" for ABS smoothing.

willer2k Wrote:
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> Hello!
>
> I am attempting to make my 3d printed parts
> cosmetically appealing, hide the layers and path
> of the nozzle.
>
> Any one has any clue how to achieve it relatively
> simply?
>
>
> I have attempted some local paint supplier with
> their thickest paint, but no success. I tried some
> automotive pot putty, but it requires way to much
> work. Any ideas are welcome.
>
>
> Thank You!


Hi,
Can you post a photo of one of your printed parts as an example?
Regards
Jan

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dissidence Wrote:
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> i dont know about PLA but with ABS there are a few
> thing about brushing on acatone or a vapor bath.


Fantastic, I think this will work.

Thank you guys so much!

Acetone vapor bath is one good way. Another is Dupli-color filler primer (automotive) it is like the paint method you tried but is designed to fill in deep scratches like the body filler. It goes on in a very heavy coat without dripping and is a neutral gray color that can then be painted.

I have used all of the methods, each has it's use. I like vapor bath for many projects but it does have a wavy melted candle look to it. When I make replica props I prefer the Dupli-Color filler primer instead as it's a much sharper, flatter surface.

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Hey!

Does the primer stick to the ABS plastic? Will it peel off if scratched with fingernails?
This is definitely worth experimenting with.

Thank you so much for your input!!