Best method of smoothing/levelling 3D printer PLA?

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Re: Best method of smoothing/levelling 3D printer PLA?

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I use 3m spot filler, works very well.. then go over with a nice plastic primer (car rattle can)
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43rdRecceReg wrote:I found a guide here- but an 'acetone bath' sounds a bit more like disposing of a body, than smoothing a model off!
Acetone bath (or for that matter "vapour smoothing" with acetone) only works on ABS or ASA. And it's nasty. I do my own printing, and don't care about the time it takes to print, so I go for high resolution (0.08mm layers), sometimes a small blast with a small torch, sanding and putty. I have yet to try dipping or spraying with resin but I've seen nice results with that.

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Re: Best method of smoothing/levelling 3D printer PLA?

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Well, Rob, you do get around. :D I'd forgotten this thread, However, the YouTube link did provide this useful video on using resin as a filler,
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Re: Best method of smoothing/levelling 3D printer PLA?

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Hi all,

I have used the above mentioned 3D XTC product, and I really enjoyed it.
It is a 2 component laquer like paint and it cures pretty fast.
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This was my first experience with a 3D printed kit and the 3D XTC stuff, but will do and use it again!

With regards,
Rob from Holland
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Re: Best method of smoothing/levelling 3D printer PLA?

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Thanks, Rob for the recommendation!.
For anyone wishing to try it, I see that it can be had via Amazon.co.uk and other sites. Here's one that looks decent:
https://www.benam.co.uk/xtc-3d
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