Finish Levels

Unfinished:  Supports removed, no sanding

Level 1:  Supports removed, sanded & light bead blast of support faces

Level 2:  Supports removed, sanded & bead blast entire part

Level 3:  Sand to 320 removing all accessible layer lines so it's ready to prime/paint

Level 4:  Sand to 600 wet. Required when parts are to be plated or to enhance transparency on Accura 60 parts.

Paint Levels

Following each paint level option, we have listed our recommendation for the proper finish level.

Primer (PR):  Level 3                                      

Paint (PT):  satin or gloss; Level 3

Soft Touch (ST):  Level 3

Texture (TX):  Level 3

Dye (DY):  Level 3 or 4

Clear Coat (CC):  used to enhance transparency; Level 4

Plating (PL):  structural or show quality; Level 4

Decals (DC):  vinyl graphic or rub-downs

Assembly (AS)