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Spray paint makes it easy to add a professional finish to your 3D printed models
If your model isn't primed yet
take a look at our video and article for tips before you begin
Gently buffing the primer now will help us get a flawless surface later on
I'm using a tack cloth to take off surface dust before painting
Using short, quick sprays helps keep paint from pooling
Begin and end your spray off of the model to create the most even coverage
Rotating the direction of spray around the model helps to fill in the small details
Don't go too heavy with the paint, too much will drip
Between coats, I'll continue to lightly polish, evening out the paint
Masking off details lets us create sharp lines between colors
The last coat goes on the lightest
just a few sprays to let the depth of the black paint shine through
After this, we can polish the paint job and spray with clear coat
Besides protecting the model, it gives the model a professional finish
You can see how the buffing and sanding paid off
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