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Opinions on the best "clear" resin
« on: February 15, 2021, 12:39:05 PM »
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Best "clear" resin.

OK who's get the best "clear" prints so far- I am not expecting glass, just reasonably clear.  I want to buy some to test soon.

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Re: Opinions on the best "clear" resin
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2021, 05:43:24 PM »
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You probably also want it to be UV-stable?  Some resins (not just specifically 3D-printer resins) start to yellow after exposure to ambient light.
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Re: Opinions on the best "clear" resin
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2021, 07:32:56 PM »
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Ill let you know when I get there. I have some anycubic clear here ready for the time I am ready to print the windows for my passenger cars. Going to try to print a raised thermopane gasket that I can hit with a sharpie before installing.
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Re: Opinions on the best "clear" resin
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2021, 08:11:25 PM »
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I’ve used the Anycubic clear with good success. Haven’t seen yellowing, as long as I hit it with a coat of either Dullcoat or Glosscoat.
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Re: Opinions on the best "clear" resin
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2021, 10:29:18 PM »
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I’ve not tried this but it looks really great from the videos. I will be getting some. Monocure 3d Tuff.

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Re: Opinions on the best "clear" resin
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2021, 10:32:15 PM »
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Also a good trick is to print vehicles in clear and paint the “normal” painted parts. This way the windows are already there and good to go.
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