Finishing Degrees for

Fused Deposition Modeling

The right finish and color can transform a print into a product. Whether you’re looking for a functional finish like sealing or an aesthetic finish like soft-touch or high-gloss paint, take a look at your wide range of options here.

Standard/Unpainted Finishes

Normal

ABS, ABSi, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ABS, Ultem 9085

  • Supports removed

Sealing, standard

PC, PC-ABS

  • Supports removed
  • Treated with a sealant
  • Fills small pores
  • Results in airtight/watertight parts

Painted Finishes

Spray Paint (A-Side/2 Sides)

ABSi, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ABS

  • Supports removed
  • Matte paint (30% gloss) applied on the A-Side or both sides
    • Spray painted according to RAL specifications
  • Building layers still visible

Primer + Paint (A-Side/2 Sides) / Dead Matte

ABSi, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ABS

  • Supports removed
  • Polysurfacer applied on the A-Side or both sides
  • A-side or both sides are sanded with P400
  • Primer paint applied on the A-Side or both sides (light gray)
  • A-side or both sides are sanded (wet) with P800
  • Dead matte paint (10% gloss) applied to the A-side or both sides
    • Painted according to RAL specifications

Primer + Paint (A-Side/2 Sides) / Matte

ABSi, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ABS

  • Supports removed
  • Polysurfacer applied on the A-Side or both sides
  • A-side or both sides are sanded with P400
  • Primer paint applied on the A-Side or both sides (light gray)
  • A-side or both sides are sanded (wet) with P800
  • Matte paint (30% gloss) applied to the A-side or both sides
    • Painted according to RAL specifications

Primer + Paint (A-Side/2 Sides) / Satin

ABSi, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ABS

  • Supports removed
  • Polysurfacer applied on the A-Side or both sides
  • A-side or both sides are sanded with P400
  • Primer paint applied on the A-Side or both sides (light gray)
  • A-side or both sides are sanded (wet) with P800
  • Satin paint (50% gloss) applied to the A-side or both sides
    • Painted according to RAL specifications

Primer + Paint (A-Side/2 Sides) / High-Gloss

ABSi, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ABS

  • Supports removed
  • Polysurfacer applied on the A-Side or both sides
  • A-side or both sides are sanded with P400
  • Primer paint applied on the A-Side or both sides (light gray)
  • A-side or both sides are sanded (wet) with P800
  • High-gloss paint (90% gloss) applied to the A-side or both sides
    • Painted according to RAL specifications

Primer + Paint (A-Side/2 Sides) / Soft-Touch

ABSi, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ABS

  • Supports removed
  • Polysurfacer applied on the A-Side or both sides
  • A-side or both sides are sanded with P400
  • Primer paint applied on the A-Side or both sides (light gray)
  • A-side or both sides are sanded (wet) with P800
  • Soft-touch paint (transparent coating) applied to the A-side or both sides
    • Painted according to RAL specifications

Available on Demand

  • Primer Basic

  • Primer Ready to Paint (Satin, High-Gloss)

  • Primer + Paint (Texture D30/D50)

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