How I Get a 3D Print ready for paint! Post-Processing On A Star Wars Mandalorian Helmet.

I have had quite a few people wondering how I get a helmet ready for paint. This is the method that I have been using for a while now. Super simple to do and takes no time at all. This is definitely an update from one of my first post-processing videos using wood filler. As a prop maker, I try to learn as many ways as I can to speed up the process or make it easier. This method does the trick! Hope it helps!
If you would like to see how to properly airbrush the spot putty, I recommend checking out my friend DarkwingDad's video below.
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[@Darkwingdad]

Captain my captain, you killed this one. Nice job bud

[@naterritchey19]

Thanks brother!🤎😉

[@Senbonzakura776]

Rad vid...currently sanding down 3 helmets.

[@naterritchey19]

May the sanding gods be in your favor my friend 😆

[@Invaderjason123]

Awesome work! Would like to see the part 2 for this helmet where you finish it up and mold it.

[@naterritchey19]

Might be doing that😉

[@MaxWildlifePhotographer]

Really liking that shallow depth of field 😎

[@naterritchey19]

Thanks bro🤙

[@user-wk3tc2fe6k]

Awesome info, going to try out glaze puty on my granddaughters chest piece tomorrow. Thanks for tip. Keep them videos coming!

[@naterritchey19]

Good luck buddy! It works great!

[@arunkhanna2496]

I had no idea about the acetone!! Thank you!

[@naterritchey19]

You're welcome!

[@bryanmclarty5140]

Cap, excellent narrative and great instruction technique. I’m ready to start my Mando helmet!

[@naterritchey19]

Thanks buddy! 🤎🤙

[@ChooseyourownpathWoodcrafts]

Great video

[@naterritchey19]

Thanks brother! Hope you're doing well my friend 🤙

[@anthonybrown8850]

Good job, I've done a full mandalorian suit, took a while but looks great on a mannequin in my office

[@naterritchey19]

Thanks bud!

[@anthonybrown8850]

@@naterritchey19 I just used this method on a stormtrooper helmet, has to be best method I've used yet, awesome 👌

[@naterritchey19]

That's awesome! Glad you like it bud🤙

[@malcolm4k270]

Thank you so much! I’m new to 3d printing just got a mask, 2 in 2 filler and 150 to 600 grit sandpaper. Waiting on my red filler to come that you used in this video. Do I need acetone? Seen other tutorials where people just put the red paste on without acetone.

[@syahirhalim5921]

Can I applied plastic wood filler to my pvc helmet material?

[@bryanmclarty5140]

I’m trying this! I couldn’t really tell if during the application phase, after it’s on the part, you don’t want to see any print lines through the bondo/acetone mix, correct? If you can see them, you need to apply a little thicker or a second layer?

[@naterritchey19]

You want to sand down to where you see lines. You basically building up the low areas to meet thr highs. Usually takes a couple coats but dries super fast. That's the big advantage to this method over something like coating it in epoxy resin.

[@scotoe]

Benefits to the spot putty versus epoxy resin besides the time savings?

[@naterritchey19]

Easier to sand, more control and doesn't cover details. I'm sure there are more but the time saving part is the biggest and the best benefit.