Surface finish on 3D-prints?

Preferred surface finish on 3D prints…

  • Raw layers

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  • Sanded

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  • Matte filling spray

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  • Glossy filling spray

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  • Glossy rough surface

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mmu_man

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I'm wondering what others use as surface finish on their prints, do you leave it as-is, do you use smoothing sprays (haven't tried yet)?
I experimented a bit with sanding (here on the bottom part on the right one, but I find it too matte compared to the LC case), then hot air + pushing against sand paper (top part), but it's not very conclusive.

Mac_LCSD_DSCN2409.jpg
 

mmu_man

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I found an interesting technique which gives good results for flat surfaces, and more work for the rest…
Mac_LCSD_DSCN2446.jpg
The small version here has a curve in the middle of the front face which doesn't help… These units received several tests though…
Mac_LCSD_DSCN2441.jpg

Other options I haven't tried: painting, glossy or matte smoothing spray… Do you know other options?

See the thread on Mastodon.
 
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