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XTC-3D High Performance 3D Print Coating - 24oz. Unit

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Removing Uncured Material - Scrape as much material as possible from the surface using a scraper. Clean the residue with E-POX-EE KLEENER™ available from Smooth-On, lacquer thinner, acetone or alcohol. Follow safety warnings pertaining to solvents and provide adequate ventilation. Because no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question. Adding Fillers - A variety of dry fillers can be added such as Cast Magic™ or bronze or other metal powders, Glow Worm™, Quarry Tone™ or Ure-Fil™ powders. The maximum filler load is an amount equal to Part A by volume. Pre-mix filler with Part A before combining with Part B. The more solvent added, the longer XTC-3D™ will take to cure. Cured material will be more flexible.

Adding Color - XTC-3D® can be colored with SO Strong® color tints, UVO® color pigments or ignite color pigments. Pre-mix color with Part A before combining with Part B. Post Finishing – Cured material can be machined or sanded (wear NIOSH approved respirator mask to prevent inhalation). We tested the XTC-3D on prints made of the following materials: ABS, PLA, woodFill and the t-glase. The manufacturers ensure that the material will also work on prints made of resin, gypsum powder or sintered polymeric powder and… I see no reason not to believe them. The material seems to be able to cover virtually any surface.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. Painting – XTC-3D™ can be painted and/or primed and then painted with acrylic enamel paints. For best results, lightly sand surface prior to painting. Preface: This information may be out of date as this method doesn't seem to work as well as it used to. It's possible that due to some changes in PETG filament structure that makes it easier to print also makes it harder to dissolve. It's also possible, that despite finding positive results in other communities using this method and materials, there was some different variable in their process. In any case, this appears not to work any more.

Acetone works only for ABS - so for PLA it would be Chloroform which is extremly dangerous because it is generating fumes.

The answer in all these cases is the same. Clean the surface. Use a cleaner or solvent compatible with the surface being treated. Deodorized mineral spirits (mineral spirits minus toluene and other aromatic hydrocarbons) work well for many surfaces. One possible solution, though I haven't had an opportunity to try it since I heard about it, is to thin the XTC-3D with acetone or denatured alcohol. These should lower the surface tension and increase surface penetration. And of course, use appropriate safety precautions regardless of what you do. At the least, use gloves with epoxy as exposure to it can sensitize resulting in nasty allergic reactions on re-exposure. Mixing by volume is the easiest method, and with the included graduated medicine cup you can easily see the volume. Adding Color: XTC-3D can be colored with SO Strong colour tints, UVO® colour pigments or ignite color pigments. Pre-mix color with Part A before combining with Part B. This is a pic of a part which subsequently had to be spray painted by the customer and it is entirely smooth. It was printed with .300 layers and a 8mm nozzle. The .stl was created from a scan which introduced some imperfections, not present in in the final Solidworks model.

Applying XTC-3D® - Use a disposable chip brush or foam brush to apply XTC-3D®. To achieve the thinnest coating possible we recommend applying material with a foam brush. Brushing on one thin layer of mixed material is recommended for most prints to create a smooth, uniform coating: less than 1/64“(.039 cm). To avoid drips and runs, continue brushing and working the surface until the resin begins to set up. For particularly complicated prints with intricate detail you may want to coat one a section at a time for better control. XTC-3D® bonds to itself. If XTC 3D is for those people who dont want to risk their life for an stupid method how to clean 3D Prints NO GOODS manufactured or sold by Advanced Materials Technology Pty Ltd will be accepted for a credit if returned after one (1) calendar month of original invoice date. Smoothing Surface – granular surface texture can be smoothed by applying a second coat of XTC-3D™ (for glossy finish) or lightly sanding for matte finish. Hi Edel, I have used XTC but have not experienced your problem. Indeed the results have been excellent. Th eonly problem I suffered, on non horizontal surface was the coating creating "runs" and it took some practice to overcome that.Measuring and Dispensing: You need to be accurate in measuring for XTC-3D to cure properly. Parts A and B can be measured by either volume or weight. Dispense proper proportions of parts A and B into clean plastic, metal or wax-free paper containers (do not use foam or glass cups). The XTC-3D can be spread on the model with ease and the process resembles regular painting. It is diluted enough so that there is no problem with even applying it to the model, and it is dense enough that it does not drip of while painting (though in the course of drying it does a little – though only from the fragments which are at high angles towards the ground, about 75-90º). Measuring and Dispensing – You need to be accurate in measuring for XTC-3D™ to cure properly. Parts A and B can be measured by either volume or weight. Dispense proper proportions of parts A and B into clean plastic, metal or wax-free paper containers (do not use foam or glass cups).

Applying XTC-3D™ - Use a disposable chip brush or foam brush to apply XTC-3D™. To achieve the thinnest coating possible we recommend applying material with a foam brush. Brushing on one thin layer of mixed material is recommended for most prints to create a smooth, uniform coating: less than 1/64“(.039 cm). To avoid drips and runs, continue brushing and working the surface until the resin begins to set up. For particularly complicated prints with intricate detail you may want to coat one a section at a time for better control. XTC-3D™ bonds to itself. Personally I will say follow the instructions and you will not go wrong; that includes measuring very carefully, to the instructions, the volumes you mix together. Interesting comment from @phantom on temperature; I have always applied it in a room with a minimum temp. of 20c. The two "blobs" ringed in blue were a result of the "running problem I mentioned, now overcome. If you look at the strut on the right, at the lower left corner you will see some roughness on the edge which is a result of the scanned image.Coat any 3D Print Surface - XTC-3D® can be applied to both SLA and SLS prints. It works with PLA, ABS, Laywoo, Powder Printed Parts and other rigid media. It also can be used to coat EPS, EPDM and urethane foam as well as wood, plaster, fabric, cardboard and paper. Applying a Release Agent – For applications where adhesion is not desired, a spray release Ease Release™ 200 available from Smooth-On may be used.

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