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10-14-2024, 11:24 AM #1
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Paint Type
I'd like to paint my PETG print that can withstand the sun (UV), sub-freezing, water, etc. Is enamel paint the way to go? Would it need some kind of sealer on top?
Last edited by hatflyer; 10-14-2024 at 01:27 PM.
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10-14-2024, 01:21 PM #2
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what type of plastic did you use to make them? Temperature survival is determined by the material not the paint.. put PLA in the hot sun and it will get soft and deform. Type of plastic determines what you can paint it with.. Nylon can not be painted.. but it can be dyed. ABS need paint specifically for ABS as acetone will melt it so paint solvent must match plastic type.. PETG never tried to paint it but it is fairly solvent safe so I would think anything that would work on ABS would work on PETG.. good luck
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10-19-2024, 09:52 AM #3
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Marlin Compiling
11-26-2024, 06:57 PM in General 3D Printing Discussion