Finishing 3D Prints: How to Paint 3D Printed Parts

[@UncleJessy]

Oh man the gold under came out amazing. That Metalcast paint is "FUN" but the results are amazing. Great video series!

[@Noname304y2u2]

The spoon test is really smart!

[@kevinvolo5208]

Thanks, can't take credit for that. I saw it on a lot of other paint tutorials. :)

[@demaniac89]

You're a lifesaver. This is exactly what I wanted to do. Thanks for giving so many comparison types. Your choice of gold+ mettalic red + matt clear coat looks amazing

[@carlpowers7291]

The series of prepping a 3-d print is amazing. Thanks so much

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

Subbed for probably the clearest step by step prep and paint tutorial I’ve seen.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks for the sub man. Glad it helped. :)

[@Koursatafsar]

I followed exactly step by step your instructions, the results were amazing 🔥

[@kevinvolo5208]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@naytron210]

Man. That gold underbase with the matte finish... it just glows. So good.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yeah, I was so glad I did the tests. :)

[@olafb.2929]

Gold under red, amazing! Didn't think it would turn out that amazing.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yeah, it was a great choice.

[@Thedudewhoknocks1825]

Been following your two part videos all weekend and my mask came out amazing. Thank you

[@Standbackforscience]

Two videos in, this channel has quality written all over it - subbed.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks!! I appreciate it. :)

[@NerdvanaCustomCreations]

Great advice, staying in the same family of paints. Gold base and matte clear turned out awesome. I think I’m going to use that with the custom Mando armor I’m doing for someone 😉. Thanks for the idea and as always, awesome job!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with the helmet!

[@baughma12323]

hey thank you so much I'm getting into 3d printing and this has helped so much with making things a final finish

[@tolkienfan1972]

I love the matte. I didn't think I would, but I was wrong. It's awesome

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

6:20 - Whoa, that is a beautiful end result.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yeah, I am super happy with how it's turning out. :)

[@elijahmason1643]

This was very educational, thanks for this, I've subbed

[@EasyNo]

I just did a Red Hood helmet and for the black lines i thinned out the paint till it was runny and used a syringe to apply it. It ran down through the lines beautifully. Gravity baby!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Great idea!

[@NLTMW]

Sinister sheen. Good choice. Nice work.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks. Wait till I weather it. 🙂

[@user-ss6db7fq1y]

that paint job is stunning!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks😀😀

[@theinnermonologpodcast8445]

This was very helpful thank you. Also thanks for posting the links to the products u used in the video

[@lukaszwawrzyszczuk6591]

perfect material - thank you !

[@3DPrintedProps]

Glad u enjoyed it.

[@amauryalighieri7801]

Dude you are awesome! and from Mexico and Im learning so much with your videos! :D

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!! :)

[@SpideySensei72]

I ordered some Duck Brand non-adhesive shelf liners from Amazon and used them on the center section of my helmet. If you use that with your second coat of clear you can simulate a carbon fiber weave when the light hits it the right way.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Cool idea!

[@rbwauthy]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinrueda164]

Nice work with those colors and excellent explication!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nerdzunite2679]

I followed your vid on this helmet and mine turned out beautifully thank you!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Glad it helped!

[@douchecraft3113]

Super helpful video. AAA quality!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Glad it was helpful! :))

[@mciarlillo1309]

Awesome awesome awesome! Great content!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks so much!

[@corujariousa]

Nice work!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks! 😀

[@ronm6585]

Looks great, thanks for sharing. 👍👌

[@3DPrintedProps]

You bet! Thanks 😀

[@hernanhernandez5487]

Kevin you've done it again.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks man!

[@l.emerson3699]

So I’m a few years late to this party but thanks for doing an entire series on red hood. I just finished printing mine today. I do have one question though. How long did you wait between the last coat of gold and the first coat of red paint?

[@Necroscat]

Amazing Video Series!!!! Used this to paint my Darth Revan helmet & made a project out of it with my girlfriend! Thanks so much for going through all the steps & explaining everything! Can't wait for Halloween! I think this might end up becoming a hobby of mine!

[@Stormcrow_JE]

Excellently produced video(s) Kevin :^D Keel up the villainy!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Much appreciated! Thanks! 😀

[@nataliapockets]

that gold made it beautiful! I wouldn't have thought that could do that effect. very cool! would you suggest to do spray painting for small and tiny prints too?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Sure, that would work on small prints. Just use really light coats so you don't gum up the detail.

[@isthattrue1083]

It looks great.

[@shanepye7078]

Very helpful video. Should help with making my T-800 bust silky smooth. Thank you.

[@xetor1986]

awsome job

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. 🙂

[@tylerkister4628]

Using the gold and red however I found a slightly different gold and love it

[@violet1811]

Do you have any tutorials using traditional paint like with brushes?

[@janred94]

I would love to see how it would compare to a primed and painted helmet that has not been sanded at all! :D

[@walterrldias]

not sanded at all does not work with FDM... you will see the print lines. This is why people sand the model... it looks crispy. sure you can prime the heck out of it and get rid of the lines, but it will look bulky and uneven. give it a try and you will see pretty quickly that sanding for 15 minutes makes a huge difference.

[@wilatheroicstudios2466]

Are you the same guy who did the udemy course?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yep, I have 3 courses on 3D printing. 3D Resin Printing: From Star to Finish bit.ly/2ZeIBbN 3D Printing: From Start to Finish bit.ly/2Nu91Uh Design Awesome Graphics For Social Media with Canva bit.ly/2ZhvJly

[@wilatheroicstudios2466]

@@3DPrintedProps that's awesome. I took all those classes. Helped me alot with both work and hobbying. I'm glad I found your KZbin channel

[@3DPrintedProps]

@@wilatheroicstudios2466 Cool man! I love creating those classes, glad you enjoyed them. Can you think of another 3D classes you'd like to see?

[@parshvapatel8484]

3D Printed Props can you make your next project as MQ 9 reaper drone and how to design it cause I am struggling with props and front face of the drone

[@greglerose6252]

Ment to ask this in the previous video. I let my primer/ filler dry for a day, sanded, and washed. When I wash is a lot of the primer comes off. How long should I let it dry before washing? Some what new to this but your videos are very informative

[@3DPrintedProps]

I let the filler dry a full 24 hours before sanding an washing. It should not come off at that point.

[@trggamer4lyfe324]

thanks for the video man , did you cover up inside of the helmet do not get paint into it ?

[@eksine]

you should try learning car painting. the paint job you did would come out better with less orange peel, also if you use blue masking tape you don't have to worry about being sloppy. also the painting technique in auto paints is called "candy" which is a basecoat of gold, chrome, or more commonly silver metallic and a colored semi transparent of clear coat on top to show the base coat underneath, that's the candy part. car paints also have something called chameleon/ DNA which is a color shift technology. just remember to use organic rated cartridges for the respirator, and those do have an expiration so keep them inside ziplock bags

[@3DPrintedProps]

Would love to learn how to paint on that scale. :)

[@frankfiore2454]

Hey I was wondering if your doing multiple colors how long should I let one color dry before taping it off the apply a new color

[@3DPrintedProps]

I would wait 24 hours. Maybe longer if u live in an area that's cold or has high humidity. I've screwed more than more project up taping to fast

[@thezyrex5692]

Gold hood looks amazing tooo 🍿🤏😎

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks man!!😀

[@diegotopdelinhareviews]

I'll save this for later :)

[@MonsterPartsRc]

2:41 I love goooooold! The look of it! The tashte of it! The shmell of it! The texture!

[@3DPrintedProps]

LOL! gooooooold!

[@Rheenus]

dudeeeeeee!!!, you really safe me, i bought a hulkbuster and i looking for a video that help me so how give it this finish and when i almost gave up i found this!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Awesome! Glad it helped you!!

[@Ariel_530]

You're awesome. Thank you so much

[@ryanchamberlain7118]

This is really amazing!! I want to replicate this, You mentioned using a matte instead of glossy to finish it off. What brand or type of matte finish did you use. I only see a link to the high gloss one in your description.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks for letting me know. I fixed it. Here it is though. Its an affiliate link Thanks. amzn.to/3hBUMsn

[@hobbithubby5076]

A black oil wash works really well for pin washing the “valleys” in the Red Hood Helm.

[@3DPrintedProps]

Cool, I'll have to try that. It sounds interesting.

[@theoutcaster8538]

Question when I paint I use rustoleum and......I'll prime....then dry.... then fill....then paint..and I tried painting again once...waiting alloted time and it cracked and everything either I'm doing it wrong or? I'm unsure...my prints...even after drying seem tacky...and I use the paint that has both paint and primer in it sadly...im not sure...any tips?

[@3DPrintedProps]

I would make sure the temperature falls within the painting instructions, wear gloves to ensure no oils get onto the print and affect the paint and just keep the area clean. Cold and or high humidity can really screw up a paint job.

[@fluxcapacitor]

Would a chrome undercoat paint still give a metallic shine to the object in case of a final black paint instead of red?

[@inertia_22]

Will this technique and materials work on 3d printed plastic or just resin?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Hello, this is a standard PLA print, not a resin print. So yep, this will work and it will also work on resin prints.

[@Penguincop24]

How did you remove the print lines? Did you use filler or something, or did you just sand it?

[@teekayfourtwo0n355]

Amazing work and both videos are super clear at demonstration of techniques and tools! How many hours of work would you estimate this entire process from sanding to final product took?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Thanks man :) I'd say sanding, washing, priming, painting 8-9 hours.

[@walterrldias]

@@3DPrintedProps am I mistaken if I say that with a little practice one can prime and sand this helmet for one hour and still get good results? Especially if the helmet does not have a lot of details and sharp corners, like the one you did on this video? let us know... great video.

[@1937Brett]

Have you ever used resin on a print then sanded the used primer does it make the process faster?

[@TheRandomizedvids]

The finish looks more like a satin, I love the look so far on to the next video.

[@tortillajackson881]

Is it possible to apply a layer of clear resin over the clear coat to protect the paint?

[@danielmoore381]

What would you recommend for a Batman cowl I want black matte but I want a similar metal sheen to your red hood there

[@3DPrintedProps]

I would test like a black car paint with some fleck in it and the use a matt spray to see how that looks. And or test a high gloss black with a matt spray. I've never tried that, would like to see how it looks.

[@wilatheroicstudios2466]

can you do a video on masking and painting?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Great idea. It's on the list. :)

[@wilatheroicstudios2466]

@@3DPrintedProps awesome! Thanks can't wait!

[@djmajorflame]

You have a a rustoleum gold on the thumbnail, but used a different paint. I have the gold as a base and the anodized red on my iron man helmet. I haven’t used the red yet tho

[@__jordan__6154]

Do you not have to use primer when spray painting?

[@colinlivingston6335]

would the weather effect any of the painting process? gets cold here in Ontario

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yes, Paints and clear coats have a temp range. I have a heck of a time here in NY. Its 10 degrees out right now and I have no place to paint.

[@thetechhobbyist3d9]

Great video! I want to ask why, why did you put the finish before paintbrushing the black lines instead of doing the lines and then finish?

[@jmeredithD2]

looking at your - searching for Super Nova helmet... are these sized to be wearable?

[@elginG80]

Hi, I’m very new at this. I have 3D resin of sixth scale iron man Id like to paint. Do you recommend airbrush or just brushing? Also what type of paint is recommended for each technique? I appreciate any help. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@minivipers]

why dont you use iwata compressor and airbrush for details? I would like to find primer, metalic paint in cyprus but unfortunately its difficult here...

[@3DPrintedProps]

I just really suck with an airbrush so I'm trying to learn on a cheapy. The iwata stuff is pricey and I'm cheap. :P

[@Brighteyes1127]

Was this all done same day?

[@CapTainBPMT]

Firstly, thank you for creating such easy to follow and thorough videos! I just finished watching the previous lesson, and was curious if I can use acrylic paint over the 2 in 1 primer? If so, should i let the primer cure for a much longer period of time, or can I just let it dry, wet sand, then wash, then paint?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Sure, u can use acrylic paint. Just let the primer dry as long as directed. At least 24 hours

[@yds6021]

wow! the rendering is absolutely incredible! Unfortunately I have looked everywhere for these paints and varnishes in Europe but they are nowhere to be found and not available for shipment. Does anyone know of an equivalent for France, the UK or Germany?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yeah, that's always a problem, you have a few paints and fillers I would love that I can't get.

[@kaanbulguroglu4449]

Hey man loving your videos! Just a question though. Its is very difficult to find rustoleum products you use and I couldn’t find another brand that makes filler & sandable primer. Would it be possible to get similar results with just regular primer?

[@superiorcomicfan]

I'm trying to paint a Daredevil helmet and I'm sort of new to sanding, priming, and painting 3D prints. I want to give it like a matte red look for my helmet. Are there any techniques I could use that you recommend?

[@blankoninyo]

Do you wet sand at all between the gold and red coats?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Hello, Nope.

[@blainevantine1634]

If I mess up, can I just sand again and try again or will I have to re print it

[@jameskelly9045]

Did you sand before the clearcoat? Ive heard youre supposed to do that for the clear to adhere

[@PharaohTheBlerd]

Loving how this looks. Is the red matte paint duplicolor? I don't think the brand for that was mentioned. I'm looking to do my helmet like this.

[@3DPrintedProps]

The red is gloss, its this amzn.to/3jsEgfG (affiliate link) its matte because I used a matte spray over it. :)

[@filmclips4you250]

Hey man, great build! just wondering does the paint scratch off or no?

[@andieznutz6438]

Got them Adidas slides on I got the same ones!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Love those slides!!

[@gabearroyo9760]

do you have a video where you show how to smooth the inside? If not what do you use to smooth the inside?

[@t_hetty1758]

For the eyes would it be work if u were to tape off the area so the black does hit anything else?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Not sure I understand the questions, but you could tape off the helmet and spray paint the eyes, if thats what you mean.

[@t_hetty1758]

@@3DPrintedProps yea thank u. I’m hoping to get a helmet and make it a summer project so it’s good to know that can work.

[@bluewolf.cosplay]

I'm completely new to working 3D printing props, and advice to brand new newbie? The first print I'm planning is for Raine Whispers of The Owl House, their violin. I know it's bit of a bigger build and I probably should start smaller, but there's nothing smaller I really plan right now, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!! (Also really want to have the red hood helmet, so if my first build goes well I'm doing that next!!)

[@Mattchumpus]

Hey boss I’m having problems sanding off a few runs of the red duplicolor paint, any bonus tips for getting rid of them?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Just take it slow and work it down. Maybe use a courser grit to start, then go up to smooth it all out.

[@alexmh6131]

Firstly, incredible! but im wondering, would it not have been more beneficial to do the acrylic black or any other cutting in work before you put the clear matte on the mask? or would this not work with the acrylic?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yes, I probably should have, but I just got ahead of myself. :P

[@malcolm4k270]

How long should I wait between the gold and red paint?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Depends on temperature and humidity, but I would wait at minimum 24 hours for sure.

[@Cosking999]

Hey bro so it's like ,50 degrees here and I decided to paint in my garage. I got some reaction the cracked up and veined up. What is the preferred thing to do when painting? Do I heat the paint up?

[@alicihangir7222]

Thank you for the video but I am not clear at what stage you used this chrome paint , Dupli-Color ECS101007 Chrome Instant Enamel Spray

[@teadrinkergaming7824]

Little late to the party here, but does anyone have any good replacements for the paints used here? - can't find em in the UK lol

[@3DPrintedProps]

Sorry, its not something I've researched, but there should be something close. I wish I could get the spray putty you have there.

[@wyattspop]

How did you get those forehead "wrinkles" so clean, was this a single piece print? I only have an Ender 3 V2 Neo so my Mando Helmet printed in 8 pieces, (13 when you add his "ears" and rear vent"

[@benibarra23]

To fix runs for the Metal Cast Paint do you wait for it to cure? I have been doing super light coats 10 minutes apart and it still has some runs that I cant prevent.

[@3DPrintedProps]

No, its just a really runny paint. Just keep you distance with the can make sure its dry and warm out and do super light coats.

[@UchihaWarriorGaming]

Hi what 3D printer are you using also have you done a Darth Vader helmet or Stormtrooper or Batman?

[@3DPrintedProps]

I have a couple printers, but I print most of my helmets on either my original CR-10 or my CR-10 mS4. I haven' done any of those helmets but have been thinking about printing some Star Wars helmets.

[@UchihaWarriorGaming]

@@3DPrintedProps thanks would love to see them .you did such an amazing job on his helmet

[@CmdrNukeDukem]

QUESTION: Do you think it's possible to layer the metalcast purple and red to make a burgundy? I'm looking to re-create the color of the Washington Commanders helmets.

[@clippercrafters5067]

Should’ve did the acrylic prior to clear coat. But still a very dope project

[@3DPrintedProps]

Yeah, I like to do it after, especially the weathering. This way it can still take more wear and look different over time.

[@armancodeq3642]

man i just cant get any dupli-color to order in india. Like it shows 200usd to buy 1 can of dupli-color. Is there a way i can use any other beside dupli-color red? I got rest of the other Rust-oleum primer, gold and *Gloss Red Peel coat* pls help!

[@MynameisJokAlto]

Thank you for all of your videos ! Best tutorials we can find here, keep the good job man. Also : Is it possible to restart the paint after it dried and been varnished ? My Golden spray paint was not a good one and it ended up reacting with the varnish even 2weeks after it dried... I just want to took off the varnish and paint, and redone it without printing it again. Is it possible ?

[@3DPrintedProps]

If the paint can dry you can sand it all off, or close as you can. But if it won't sure there may not be another option. Sucks man.

[@andrewgrant5822]

How long did you wait in between applying the base gold coat and the top coat metal cast?

[@mutantalicorns2601]

I am currently working on a 3D print of the Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda. But I can't find a good blue/purple spray paint. Do you have any suggestions?

[@ReMarkable.]

I looked through your videos and didn’t see a Mando helmet. Mine is just coming off the 3-D printer and I have a lot of content saved on how to do it but I know for this helmet I need it to be super reflective. Do you have any tips?

[@juansilvestre284]

So wait do you do the chrome then gold then Red?

[@3DPrintedProps]

Hello, No, you do either the chrome or the gold. I liked the warmer tone of the gold undercoat.

[@juansilvestre284]

@@3DPrintedProps ohhhhhhh alright perfect yeah I like the gold preferably thank you.