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XTC-3D - High Performance 3D Print Coating - 24 Ounce Unit
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Product Benefits | Color Protection |
Liquid Volume | 1 Fluid Ounces |
Item Form | Foam |
Brand | Smooth-On |
Number of Items | 1 |
About this item
- 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.
- 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.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7.87 x 3.94 x 2.76 inches; 1.41 Pounds
- Date First Available : November 10, 2014
- Manufacturer : Smooth-On, Inc.
- ASIN : B00PFXK4JY
- Best Sellers Rank: #15,512 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- #21 in Industrial Coatings
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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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Customers like the smoothness and ease of use of the hair styling agent. They mention that it makes all the layer lines smooth, and it's fantastic for smoothing out Prints. They are also satisfied with the performance, quality, and sturdiness. That said, opinions are mixed on appearance, ease of cleaning, and smell.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the epoxy. They mention that it works great, the foam brushes work really well for application, and it adheres to PETG very well. Some say that the product is definitely worth the try and that it worked very well without any pinhole leaks.
"...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!..." Read more
"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)...." Read more
"...The end result is going to be good, but the "eliminates 90% of finishing work" moniker really gives you the wrong impression...." Read more
"...heads and water features, if coated inside and out, work very well without any pinhole leaks...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the hair styling agent. For example they say it's incredible, amazing, and good stuff. Customers are also impressed with the high-quality finish and how it fills in imperfections. They say it works well and can cut priming time in half.
"...It cuts priming time in half if you are used to using classic methods like coating it in 6-8 layers of wood glue!..." Read more
"...It mixes very easily, lasts quite a while on the plate, goes on well, sands easily, and has almost no smell...." Read more
"...It's not magical miracle goo but when used correctly it can drastically improve the finish of your prints...." Read more
"...This stuff is great! Easy to use, and I've found that if you just do a one to two part mixing that you should have no problem with it...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the lab supply. They mention that it goes on easy, comes with good instructions, and saves them time. They also say that it saves time by not having to sand large prints.
"...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...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...It works, but it takes a lot of time." Read more
"...This stuff is great! Easy to use, and I've found that if you just do a one to two part mixing that you should have no problem with it...." Read more
Customers like the smoothness of the sealant. They say it's fantastic for smoothing out prints, and it does a good job smoothing layer ridges. It's easy to apply and gives a clean smooth finish. Some customers also mention that it fills layer lines very well for a smooth look once painted.
"...bumpy texture and with this you only need 1 or 2 coats to get a super smooth surface!..." Read more
"...Overall I highly recommend xtc 3D for 3D prints. It fills layer lines very well for a smooth look once painted...." Read more
"...Anyways i bought a second one and it's Fantastic for smoothing out Prints" Read more
"...surface areas, this thing looked beautiful and it made my prints super strong...." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the hair styling agent. They mention it's durable, shiny, and adds an element of strength. That said, some say it lasts longer than expected and a little goes a long way.
"...It mixes very easily, lasts quite a while on the plate, goes on well, sands easily, and has almost no smell...." Read more
"...It does add an element of strength that I like. I use it on thin points and it builds a stiff layer to help it. Will buy again." Read more
"...on the level of print lines you're dealing with, and you've got a very sturdy and smooth surface for paint and you couldn't tell it was a PLA print..." Read more
"...On the whole I am extremely happy with this product and the kit is going to last longer and cover a lot more than I initially thought because you..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the coating. Some mention that it looks shiny and makes the print shine, while others say that it dries smooth but lumpy and takes a ton of sanding to look good. Some say that the coating is easy to tint with acrylic paint or food coloring, while other say that small details are rounded off or covered entirely.
"MY LORD. This stuff is super cool!I did not use this to coat 3D printed parts. I personally use it for cosplay purposes...." Read more
"...Drips will occasionally happen but they can be shaved or sanded down with little effort...." Read more
"...The result is a hard clear surface that you can sand or paint if you so desire." Read more
"...It looks great but come on man! The dry time is a freaking joke! Not as advertised. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be able to start sanding...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of cleaning the product. Some mention that it dried flat and required almost no sanding, while others say that it ends up bubbly, uneven, and requires scrubbing. Additionally, there is no cleaning this off anything if you spill so be very careful.
"...On the plus side, it does sand very nicely with 220 grit sandpaper. 100 grit is a bit too much unless you do end up with a drip...." Read more
"...I recommend you get a decent paintbrush instead. The foam brush soaks up too much and deteriorates too quickly, but a paint brush can be cleaned out..." Read more
"...No joke its bad stuff. Sanding is relatively easy but it goes through paper faster than any other product I've been using...." Read more
"...with the brush for the full 20-30 minutes, but still I had pretty bad streaks and bubbles and rough spots all over my print...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the lab supply. Some mention it has almost no smell, while others say it's leaky and has a strong smell. Some customers also mention that the fumes were coming from the cup for about 10 minutes.
"...While the liquid product smells terrible, the dust is far worse...." Read more
"...quite a while on the plate, goes on well, sands easily, and has almost no smell...." Read more
"...The box reeked of some fishy smell, and then when I opened it, I realized the soap/shampoo style bottle caps were open and solution god squeezed..." Read more
"...sandable- paintableCons (ish)- strong odor, work on ventilated area, prefer outside-..." Read more
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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!
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.
It's not perfect though, but the marketing for it really, really overstates how easy and good it is. The #1 thing is that when you're applying it, you *must* follow the instructions and keep brushing over it until it finally starts to harden up. This takes ~20-30 minutes or so, during which you're just sitting there brushing and brushing and brushing. If you don't do this, it dries smooth but lumpy and takes a ton of sanding to look good.
If you just apply it, and maybe brush over it a few times, it looks like it's going on all nice and smooth, but when you come back an hour or two later (one positive is that it hardens up very nicely and quickly) the surface is going to be a bit like a golf ball. It's not runs or streaks (unless you slap tons of it on, getting drips is very unlikely), it just settles in a weird way, even if it's a second coat over an already smooth area.
On the plus side, it does sand very nicely with 220 grit sandpaper. 100 grit is a bit too much unless you do end up with a drip. The end result is going to be good, but the "eliminates 90% of finishing work" moniker really gives you the wrong impression. I've finished 3d printed items with a coat or two of filler primer and gotten excellent results in about five minutes of work, as compared to the hours I've already put into using this stuff.
Oh, and before you use it, buy a LOT of foam rubber brushes. Expect to use three or four of them over the course of a half ounce of material, especially with all the constant overbrushing you're going to have to do. After a few minutes the brush will start getting flimsy and if you keep using it, you'll end up with foam rubber bits on your surface. Michaels sells kits of a dozen or more of them for like $5.
It works, but it takes a lot of time.
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Hay que mezclar cantidades muy pequeñas y extenderlas dejando la capa mas fina posible (evitaras gotas).
Se empieza a endurecer muy rápido, con lo que hay que andarse vivo para aplicarlo.
Me está gustando mucho.
+ can be used before painting to create a perfectly smooth surface to paint on
+ you can paint first (but don't add a wash or anything that accentuates layer lines) and then use xtc3d over, and it helps to hide the layer lines
+ easy to use, it is a liquid when combined in a 1:1 ratio and levels itself, meaning you don't get unsightly brush marks
+ creates a decent surface coat which adds a finished feel to products
+ looks expensive but works out cheaply. One layer of xtc3d seems to be as effective as 4 layers of clear nail varnish.
- if you get it on your hands, expect the feel/ smell to last for hours
- requires a flat, smooth surface underneath your items or expect to accidentally pick up bits of debris or paper on it. I use a clear smooth glossy plastic wallet.
- destroys your brushes very quickly. I bull bought loads of cheap paint brushes due to this
- if you mix the ratio wrong, it will never set properly. I found adding too much of the runny liquid part did this, so don't experiment! Just do a straight 1:1
- they should provide more than one mixing cup as it gets dirty pretty quickly from residue so means 1:1 ratio is harder to achieve
Love this stuff and swear by it. You aren't a real 3d printing expert until you have this finish :)