MY LORD. This stuff is super cool!I did not use this to coat 3D printed parts. I personally use it for cosplay purposes. I coated my worbla and some foam pieces in this and it gave it a beautiful shiny smooth coat! It is great as a primer for Worbla as Worbla tends to have a very bumpy texture and with this you only need 1 or 2 coats to get a super smooth surface! It cuts priming time in half if you are used to using classic methods like coating it in 6-8 layers of wood glue! This took around 3-4 hours to cure up. I let it sit overnight.
It is important to note that this has no flexibility once fully cured. I tested this on a piece of EVA foam and it just about shattered like glass when I warped the foam. I didn't expect it to NOT do this to be honest. It is resin. It did not flake off. It adheres to the foam. it just left a bunch of cracks all over the place! On pieces that will not bend at all, like weapons or shoulder pieces etc, I think this works well to give your foam pieces a smooth glossy finish. I had already primed my foam with several layers of plastidip before I decided to experiment. Plastidip + XTC-3D does work :).
This is super easy to use! If you have used any sort of resin you will already have an idea. You have your resin and hardener. The instructions will explain how to mix but this comes with a handy little mixing cup with measurement markings on the side. It also comes with a foam brush and Popsicle stick for stirring. You will need to have more of these items handy for more than one use! The foam brushes work really well for application. Smooth-On offers online tutorial videos on You-Tube for this specific product. That helped a ton! Have tin-foil on hand to make a tiny pool to sit the product in. This increases the time to apply because letting in sit in the cup will cure up to fast and it'll be hard to apply. You wouldn't get a smooth application in this case!
I'd imagine this would also work well as a nice shiny finish over paint! But I find It is SUPER shiny once cured. Almost TOO shiny. If this is not the look you want, you can just simply buff it down by sanding lightly over it. I still prefer a Shellac coating as my final step.
With the Prime shipping this was the best deal I could find on this product! I highly recommend this!
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Product Description
XTC-3D High Performance 3D Print Coating
Protective coating for smoothing and finishing 3D printed parts that does not melt plastic. XTC‑3D fills in 3D print striations and creates a smooth, high gloss finish. The need to post finish is almost eliminated. XTC‑3D can be applied to both SLA and SLS prints. It works with PLA, ABS, Laywoo, Powder Printed Parts and other rigid media such as EPS, EPDM and urethane foam as well as wood, plaster, fabric, cardboard and paper.
Inexpensive to Use
1 oz covers 100+ square inches. 90% Time & Labor Savings means the need to post finish is almost eliminated. XTC‑3D can be mixed with metal powders, SO-Strong tints, and Ignite or UVO pigments making adding colors and metal effects easy.
Coat any 3D Print Surface
XTC-3D does not melt plastic. Two liquids are mixed together and brushed onto any 3D print, fabric, wood, and more. Coating self-levels and wets out uniformly without leaving brush strokes.
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Works as advertised.
I use XTC 3d to smooth out print lines. It works very well for this purpose. I used it most recently for a 1/4 scale figure print (pictured).It's very easy to use while keeping some safety steps in mind. I wear gloves and eye protection. It will thicken within the ten minute working time. You want to avoid leaving it in the cup to reduce heat build up and fumes. I like to spread it thin on a piece of cardboard or plate for the best working time. Mixing the right ratio is key to hardening like any two part resin product.Drips will occasionally happen but they can be shaved or sanded down with little effort. I recommend thin layers to see how much detail you can preserve and still get most of the lines out . Overall I highly recommend xtc 3D for 3D prints. It fills layer lines very well for a smooth look once painted. It also provides a tough order coating.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
Size: 24 Ounce UnitVerified Purchase
I use XTC 3d to smooth out print lines. It works very well for this purpose. I used it most recently for a 1/4 scale figure print (pictured).
It's very easy to use while keeping some safety steps in mind. I wear gloves and eye protection. It will thicken within the ten minute working time. You want to avoid leaving it in the cup to reduce heat build up and fumes. I like to spread it thin on a piece of cardboard or plate for the best working time. Mixing the right ratio is key to hardening like any two part resin product.
Drips will occasionally happen but they can be shaved or sanded down with little effort. I recommend thin layers to see how much detail you can preserve and still get most of the lines out . Overall I highly recommend xtc 3D for 3D prints. It fills layer lines very well for a smooth look once painted. It also provides a tough order coating.
It's very easy to use while keeping some safety steps in mind. I wear gloves and eye protection. It will thicken within the ten minute working time. You want to avoid leaving it in the cup to reduce heat build up and fumes. I like to spread it thin on a piece of cardboard or plate for the best working time. Mixing the right ratio is key to hardening like any two part resin product.
Drips will occasionally happen but they can be shaved or sanded down with little effort. I recommend thin layers to see how much detail you can preserve and still get most of the lines out . Overall I highly recommend xtc 3D for 3D prints. It fills layer lines very well for a smooth look once painted. It also provides a tough order coating.
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Kalikau
Saves time and money - print on thicker layer settings
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2019Size: 24 Ounce UnitVerified Purchase
