Color Application & Finishing
Sand, primer, spray, electroplate, airbrush, and clear coat, production-grade finishing that takes 3D-printed parts from "obviously printed" to "looks like a real product."
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What we make
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Electroplating
Chrome, gold, copper, brass over printed masters
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Pantone spray
Brand-matched colour, two-pack auto paint durability
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Airbrush detailing
Gradients, panel-lining, weathering for scale models
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Clear coats
Matte, satin, gloss with UV protection
Selected work
A printed part fresh off the bed looks printed. Finishing is what makes it look like a product. It’s also where most studios cut corners, and where we don’t.
Process by material
- FDM (PLA, PETG, ABS): fill layer lines with primer-filler, sand to 600 grit, then paint.
- SLA / DLP resin: already smooth; primer once, paint twice.
- SLS nylon: porous; needs sealer before paint takes evenly.
Send the part (or print it with us) and tell us the desired finish. We’ll quote per part with no minimum order.
What's included
- Sanding and primer prep
- Pantone-matched spray paint
- Electroplating (chrome, gold, copper, brass)
- Airbrush detailing and weathering
- Clear coat (matte, satin, gloss)
- UV-cured topcoats for outdoor durability
How we make it
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Surface prep
Wet-sand layer lines and seam marks. Mask off the parts that should stay raw. Skipping this step is why most printed parts still look printed.
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Primer fill
Filler primer in a downdraft booth, sanded back to 600 grit. The substrate is invisible by the time we move on to colour.
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Base coat
Pantone-matched spray or 2-pack auto paint, depending on durability needs. Even tone, no orange peel, no runs.
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Detail & weathering
Airbrush gradients, panel-lining, micro highlights, weathering, the difference between a toy and a hero unit.
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Clear coat
Matte, satin, or gloss clear locks the colour and adds UV protection. Hand-polished where the surface needs to look wet.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to electroplate a 3D-printed part in Singapore?
Electroplating runs S$60 to S$100 for a chrome or copper finish on a hand-sized part, and S$100 to S$180 for gold or antique. It looks and feels like real metal because it is, plated over a 3D-printed master that needs specific surface prep first. This is the workhorse finish for trophies and awards, chrome or gold over a printed master for premium presentation. We quote per part with no minimum order.
Can you match my exact brand colour on a sprayed part?
Yes, we spray to your Pantone code so the colour is brand-accurate. Pantone-matched spray with a satin clear coat costs S$30 to S$80 per hand-sized part and ends up looking like an injection-molded prototype. For parts that take handling or sit outdoors we switch to two-pack automotive paint or add a UV-cured topcoat to survive the Singapore sun.
Do you do airbrush weathering and detailing on scale models and figurines?
Yes, airbrush detailing covers fine gradients, panel-lining, micro highlights, and weathering, the work that separates a hero unit from a toy. It runs S$40 to S$120 per hand-sized part depending on how much detail the piece needs, then we seal it with a matte clear coat. Send the model or print it with us and tell us the look you want.
Which finish should I pick for my job?
It depends on the part. Trophies and awards suit electroplated chrome or gold (S$60 to S$180), product mockups want Pantone-matched spray with satin clear (S$30 to S$80) to read like a molded prototype, and scale models call for airbrushed gradients sealed with matte clear (S$40 to S$120). Outdoor signage and props get a UV-cured topcoat. Send the part and your intended finish to our Bendemeer studio and we return a quote per part, usually the same business day.