MrQuallzin@lemmy.world 5 days ago
I just use a heat gun or a quick pass with a torch. Sanding makes small imperfections that light reflects into, giving it that matte look. Heating it melts those little scratches back together so it reflects light properly again
Mr_Mofu@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 days ago
The Prints I’m working on at the moment are rather small, I think a Torch or Heatgun could also melt other spots that aren’t supposed to be melted because of needed Surface Patterns… I wonder if there is something a bit more Controlled?
B0rax@feddit.org 5 days ago
There are lighters with a blue flame, these work quite well and controlled.
Practice on a scrap piece.
Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 5 days ago
Couldn’t you use a soldering air gun? Actually I don’t know if there are cheap ones that can get a nice low temp, but the nozzle tends to be a fine tip.
Mr_Mofu@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 days ago
I have tried using a Regular Soldering Iron to smooth out the surfaces, to not a lotta luck tho. At what temps can the Plastic Colouring be regained? Because I think I had mine set too high
Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 4 days ago
I’ve used my soldering iron at 200c to re-attach broken off pieces, to much success.
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 4 days ago
I got a cheap 862D combo soldering iron from Amazon for $50 about 5 years ago. It goes down to 200°C.
Just remember to put it on a separate power strip and turn off the strip when you are done. These are super cheap, and I wouldn’t recommend leaving them plugged in unattended.