| Paintable? [message #52178] Tue, 31 July 2012 23:48 UTC |
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I was about to push the button on a big order for White Detail... then noticed in one place (only in one place, the Compare Materials page), White Detail is described as having a "waxy" surface.
I need to paint my parts... can anyone confirm that White Detail happily accepts enamel paints?
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| Re: Paintable? [message #52186 is a reply to message #52178 ] Wed, 01 August 2012 08:38 UTC |
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White detail has a wax like feel to it rather than a wax surface. There may be some residue of the gel support material on the surface, but this can be cleaned off by letting the model stand in a mild and warm NaOH solution (aka lye, draino, caustic soda) followed brushing with a soft paintbrsh under running water, repeat as needed.
I've not tried painting Whie Detail, but it should behave like any other acrylic plastic, so I imagine a coat of primer before the enamels would be ok, it's fine for Shapeways Frosted Ultra Detail.
[Updated on: Wed, 01 August 2012 08:39 UTC]
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| Re: Paintable? [message #52188 is a reply to message #52186 ] Wed, 01 August 2012 09:02 UTC |
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I have painted White and Black Detail. If you clean and prime it properly it is no problem.
Greetings
Karl Heinz
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