Perfect 3D Print Finishes (Sanding and Painting Tutorial)

PLA 3D Prints CAN look excellent - here's the entire process how I finish my props and armors. Sanding, filling, priming, painting - it's simpler than you think. Objects (especially in cosplay) often require a good looking surface - so if you're tired of your 3D prints looking like 3D prints - give these steps a shot! If you're working on something at home - you can use this video as a reference, progressing and comparing along the way: 0:42 - Baseline Sample 1:27 - Rough-Sanded Sample 2:35 - Resin-Coated Sample 3:14 - Sanded Resin-Coated Sample 3:48 - Filler-Primer Coated Sample 4:32 - Sanded Filler-Primer Sample 5:36 - Finished Painted Sample 7:19 - Chrome-on-Black Layering Affiliate links (shop local if prices are better tho) 120-240 Grit Paper for a rough first pass: https://amzn.to/4fY5K7V ABS-Like "Tough" Resin: https://amzn.to/40ZIIJv UV Curing Stations: https://amzn.to/411Izp6 UV Flashlights: https://amzn.to/411Izp6 Filler-Primer Spray: https://amzn.to/495OlYv Fine wet-sanding Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3V6SVA5 Alclad II ALC-107 Chrome: https://amzn.to/4fY6aev For other (spray) paints I find amazon a bit too expensive, so I recommend going to your local hardware stores :) _______________________________________ Support me on Patreon! ➡️ https://patreon.com/Zibartas And here's your Zibartas Discord invite! If you like DIY/nerdy stuff, you should check it out! http://www.zibartas.com/discord _______________________________________ Find more goodies on my social media accounts: https://x.com/zibartas https://www.instagram.com/zibartas_cosplay https://www.facebook.com/zibartas Also, I have a website: https://www.Zibartas.com