How To Get Metallic Finishes On 3D Prints

Here is TWO techniques on how to make 3D prints look like metal. One is a Raw Iron finish with metallic sparkles and the other is a Silver High Shine (Chrome) finish.
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In this we will go through the process I take to create metallic finishes on my plastic 3D printed components. Everything single tool and supply that you will need and demonstration of the processes taken all in this video. The magic of the Iron finish comes from the Pearl Ex Pigment Silver and the Silver Leaf Rub 'n Buff. The Chrome High Reflective Finish was achieved by good ole spray paint technique and high quality spray paint. This video also dives into what I would do differently given another chance so you can learn from my mistakes and save yourself time! If you want any of these models I have links available on the main article, big thanks goes to Mitchell Harvey for the MFDOOM Mask model and Mieszko Lacinski from Scan the World for the model. And remember all caps when you spell the mans name.

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0:00 Intro
0:13 The 3D Printing Revolution
0:59 Filament Used
1:09 Before and After
1:19 Creating and Preparing the Models
1:57 3D Printed Timelaspe!
2:07 Repairing and Smoothing 3D Prints
3:06 Raw Iron Finish
5:20 High Shine Silver Finish
7:17 Outro

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