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Had this thing printed months ago, but I procrastinated and finally got it put together. Just needs paint now.

Model: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-mandalorian-helmet-v2-106137

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[–] andyMFK@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Automotive filler primer will smooth those layer lines, a couple of good coats then sand it back with a high-ish grit (about 240 or so) will get it beautifully smooth with relatively little effort.

[–] Flaky_Fish69@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I'd suggest sanding with coarse to medium sand paper, then filler primer. The sanding will help with primer adhesion and reduce the number of extra coats.