Smoothing 3D prints without having to sand | Remove layer lines in 3D prints my zero sanding method

Thanks for stopping by & checking out todays video!
Yet another awesome & effective way to smooth your prints without all that sanding!
Be sure to check out my other demos of using slick sand & raptor 1k in these videos here!
Thanos build using slick sand
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Raptor 1k on metro cop
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Google drive access for print profiles using orca slicer- these do not have variable layer height added, you must add that AFTER your STL is loaded to use that feature
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[@fullstoplx5574]

Been using slick sand since you put me on to this stuff a couple of years ago and I love it! I recently got a bambulab and was curious about how little sanding I could get away with. This video is perfect!

[@Darkwingdad]

I’m gonna do another one more in-depth with weathering and more & show alternative polyester sprays that work great too

[@coz3d]

As always, amazing work, you have great techniques for sure!

[@Darkwingdad]

@@coz3d thanks my friend!

[@couryrussell7653]

I found your channel a couple years back now as a newbie looking for help on printing silk pla and not finding hardly ANY content on specifically that filament. You’ve been such a help in inspiring and influencing new and creative ways to attack projects, so I thank you for your work you’ve shared with our little 3D printing community DW. My next investment will be a larger format printer, probably the sv08, that’ll allow me to print masks and fun stuff like that. Hopefully I can get one at some point if they have a big sale of 20-25% off

[@Darkwingdad]

Have you my silk printing videos?

[@couryrussell7653]

@@Darkwingdad your silk printing videos were some of the first few videos I’ve ever seen on 3D printing outside of troubleshooting videos!

[@Darkwingdad]

@@couryrussell7653 got some new ones coming up for orca slicer n klipper printers

[@couryrussell7653]

@@Darkwingdad looking forward to it buddy! I’m on the ender3v3 SE right now so I haven’t delved into any klipper yet. I know it’s going to a beast to learn but it’ll be fun! Do you have any thoughts on the K2 coming up on release? My next printer, I want it all. Multi color/idex/tool changer, whatever it takes. Supports engineering filament, specifically ASA and CF filled. Large volume printing as well.

[@falkonfpv]

Great helmet, the chips looked really good. Keep them coming!!!

[@Darkwingdad]

@@falkonfpv good to hear from you my man, thanks!

[@Gizms12]

Very nice, thanks for the technique

[@Darkwingdad]

@@Gizms12 anytime!

[@error-hj4ik]

Your audio equalization is much better in this video, good job, sir.

[@Darkwingdad]

Yea I have a new set up, it’s much better

[@thomaswiley666]

It is a nice idea for weathered or beaten up props but for people who would prefer pristine looking things, there were really needs to be sanding. @4:45 the back of the helmet shows apparent under extrusion and welded support damage from the print itself. Filler alone won't help that.

[@Darkwingdad]

@@thomaswiley666 it’s going to vary model to model, considering the complexity of the model in the rear piece with no sanding it came out great. As stated this isn’t a say all do all method just an option for those who don’t want to sand as much but still want good results with less effort.

[@redkeyinuse4754]

Awesome job man. Very jealous.

[@Darkwingdad]

@@redkeyinuse4754 thanks!

[@chazhaze3d]

Very Nice! To be honest I haven't really sanded in months lol I have been making a lot of smaller projects with my Bambu A1s but I do have one giant project and a couple cool side projects. I have been posting shorts on them if you ever want to check them out!

[@Darkwingdad]

@@chazhaze3d I’ll check em out man!

[@chazhaze3d]

@Darkwingdad I'm trying to get myself on KZbin along with my fledgling 3d printing business here in DFW. So, I noticed you have a K1 Max. Do you like it, and have you done any ABS with it? I have been debating picking one up or just buying a P1S. MAX, though, has a bigger build plate

[@SuperDuperTango]

This was great. I do have a question about slick sand or an alternative. I have a compressor and 2 lvlp guns. In general I try to use water based paints because I’m not a huge fan of spraying acetone and other solvents. Yeah, I know it takes longer 😢. In any case do you know of any high build primers like slick sand that can be thinned with water for use with a hvlp/lvlp gun? Thanks as always man. Your vid’s have helped me a ton in making great looking functional prints.

[@Darkwingdad]

@@SuperDuperTango have you ever looked at my video on liquitex?

[@SuperDuperTango]

@@Darkwingdad Thanks. I hadn't seen that one. I'll give it a shot. Do you think it'll spray though? I'm doing things like wall mounted shaped bookshelves (e.g. clouds and butterflies) that have about 2 to 4 sqft of area. Thanks again!

[@thomaswalker9277]

Another great video. Love your videos. A buddy of mine did a Captain Rex and I sent him to your channel. He asked me why, and I said DWD is a guy who gives tips and tricks for the average everyday cosplayer like us. I have used his methods and they work great, check him out. He did, and now he watches all your videos. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Darkwingdad]

@@thomaswalker9277 i appreciate the kind words & support, good to hear from you!

[@ldavidson11]

Great video..... working on a half life helmet at the moment

[@Darkwingdad]

@@ldavidson11 nice! Which model?

[@josephpk4878]

It would literally take me a month to accomplish this project - a week of it being just sanding and filling. However, the grunge finish is a bit more forgiving than attempting a perfect high gloss finish. I'm always concerned about bonding and don't want to see stuff chipping off over time, which prettymuch forces me to do a complete sanding and a glazing putty fill before any coatings are applied. Does the primer actually chemically bond to the plastic and have you tried a scratch test and confirmed the bond?

[@Darkwingdad]

@@josephpk4878 it’s a 2k primer, meant to bond the metal, it has solvents in it penetrate the substrates pores and anchor in. Keep in mind we also used acetone as a reducer so that helps bond to plastic too. Been using this product in the auto restoration scene for 15 years, it’s great!

[@balmighty81]

May I ask what size air compressor you have?

[@Darkwingdad]

@@balmighty81 8gallon, that’s all you really need!

[@balmighty81]

@@Darkwingdad awesome, thank you

[@danq2656]

Tldr: add a shitton of paint :P

[@Darkwingdad]

@@danq2656 nah the filler n primer did a majority of work, caking on paint isn’t the way to go

[@mattlott1113]

If you're not sanding, are you even making? Sounds like witchcraft to me.

[@Darkwingdad]

@@mattlott1113 lol it might be haha