I’m about to paint a PLA 3D print for the first time, and while there is some advice on what primer to use (an automotive etching plastic primer seems to be it), I’ve not see anything but hand wavy “add a layer of clear coat” for sealing.

Does anyone have any advice on a matte finish clear coat product that works well, as much so I know I have the right class/type of product?

Also, is there much difference between the products from hobby shops vs hardware stores? I can imagine the hobby ones are at a consistency for painting fine details, but it may also all be the same thing.

Thanks

  • MoogleMaestro@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    24 hours ago

    I’ve not see anything but hand wavy “add a layer of clear coat” for sealing.

    Hmm, maybe I’m mistaken but is this not pretty sound advice? Or is the implication that you want this paint job to be matte and coarse (in which case, clear coat to start and perhaps sanding after a few paint coats?)

    Otherwise, I wish I could help, I don’t have much experience printing PLA.

    • nigel@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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      21 hours ago

      It is good advice I think. I guess my question was, do they mean any clear varnish, like Deluxe Spray Gloss Clear, or is there something else I should be using.