Finishing
Painting, electroplating, branding and clear parts.
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Pillar guide 3D Print Finishing Options: Which Coat Should You Choose? Compare 3D print finishing options: filling and sanding, 1k vs 2k automotive paint, matte or gloss clear coat, metal plating, clear parts and logos. -
18 Aug 2026 How do you get a real metal finish on a 3D print? Metallic paint, chrome-effect spray, electroplating or printing in metal: how each looks up close, what it suits, and which one to pick for a trophy. -
6 Aug 2026 What does filling and sanding do to a 3D print? What filling and sanding does to a 3D print: the hand process step by step, honest before-and-after results, and when SLA resin is the smarter pick. -
16 Jun 2026 What is overspray, and which faces will it reach? Unpainted faces on a sprayed 3D print can catch overspray haze: which faces stay clean, how threads and holes are masked, and what we do if haze lands. -
19 Mar 2024 What spray paint colours can my 3D print come in? Spray paint colours for 3D prints in Singapore: stock solids, fluorescents and metallics, Pantone matching in 1k or 2k, and matte, satin or gloss clears. -
23 Feb 2024 How do you put metal threads or magnets in a 3D print? Put reusable metal threads in a 3D print with heat-set brass inserts, or seal magnets, nuts and bearings in mid-print: how each works and what to send. -
23 Feb 2024 How do you get a logo onto a 3D print? How to put a logo on a 3D print: embossed or debossed geometry, UV printing, painted colour, decals or laser engraving, and the files to send. -
22 Jan 2024 Electroplating colours and finishes Electroplating in Singapore turns a resin or filament 3D print into real metal: chrome, gold, copper, brass and coloured finishes, and how long it takes. -
1 Nov 2023 How do you paint and finish each kind of 3D print? How to paint and finish 3D prints, process by process: filament and resin are sanded and primed, nylon is dyed or sealed, and metal is blasted or polished. -
15 Mar 2023 How clear can a 3D printed part get? How clear a 3D printed part can really get, what makes it clearer, and four routes to a see-through part, from clear resin to acrylic and vacuum forming.