Custom 3d printed badges, ornaments etc.

[Achto 27,575]

I finally found a few minutes to start finishing my hood ornaments.

 

First one i'm getting ready for a rusty finish. This primer has to dry until tomorrow. Then I will be painting it with a paint that contains iron dust.

 

Second one is getting ready for a chrome finish. This high gloss black will have to dry for about a week before the chrome finish can be applied.

 

I'll keep you updated with my progress.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Freakin' AWESOME! Knew you'd be doin somethin special. Lookin forward to seein how those finishes turn out!

I looked into a couple types of those chrome finishes..interested to see the results.

[Achto 27,575]

Iron paint applied, hopefully be back in a few minutes with a rusty finish.

 

22 hours ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

I looked into a couple types of those chrome finishes..interested to see the results.

 

Hopefully it will turn out as advertised. No really!! Hopefully it turns out $$

[Achto 27,575]

OK, so the rust finish tuned out waayyy beyond my expectations. I'm so happy with it that I'm going to make you scroll down to see the picture, just for dramatic effect. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I plan on using a matte clear over this hood ornament yet to preserve the finish. I will post a picture of that tomorrow.

 

 

If any one is interested in this type of finish and would like to know what I used, here is the product.

 

If you are using it on plastic they recommend using a primer designed to be used on plastic first. This is the primer that I used before I started applying their product.

 

FYI - This same company makes kits to achieve a copper patina (green) and a bronze patina (blue). I think that either of these colors would look awesome on one of 3D's wall mount creations.

 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Dude!!!!!! Awesome research and finishes!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

2 hours ago, Achto said:

OK, so the rust finish tuned out waayyy beyond my expectations. I'm so happy with it that I'm going to make you scroll down to see the picture, just for dramatic effect. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whow, that looks real cool.

[WHX?? 48,815]

What tractor is that going on Dan? 

[Achto 27,575]

1 minute ago, WHX24 said:

What tractor is that going on Dan? 

 

Rat Rod is getting some bling.

[cschannuth 3,816]

 

6 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

Rat Rod is getting some bling.

Looks fantastic! Where did you get this product? When I do a search it gives gives me some sort of weird error.

[Achto 27,575]

3 hours ago, cschannuth said:

Looks fantastic! Where did you get this product?

 

I got mine locally at Hobby Lobby. Home Depot carries it as well but I'm not sure if they have it in the small kits. With the small kit that I bought I could probably do 10 more hood ornaments yet.  

 

Then there is always the jungle site. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Masters-306293-Finish-Effects/dp/B01LWT0Q5R/ref=asc_df_B01LWT0Q5R/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216800360809&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7529572874816292072&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018899&hvtargid=pla-415037017917&psc=1

 

Or search Modern Masters Metal Effect Rust or Patina for the copper & bronze.

Edited May 25, 2021 by Achto

[WHX?? 48,815]

23 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

Rat Rod is getting some bling.

 

That means  drilling holes in 60 year old sheet metal ...... 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Think I about have the WHHLF (Wheel Horse Headlight Lense (for) Fiberglass (hoods) print

Lined out. Ill know for sure this afternoon.

 

Next project.... thinking 12x12x4" 

[ebinmaine 67,498]

That's cute but can you make it outta cast iron??

 

Kidding......

Mostly

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

24 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

That's cute but can you make it outta cast iron??

 

Kidding......

Mostly

Dont see why couldnt use in a lost casting process.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

In lieu of that, maybe sand, or concrete and scrap bolts as filler? Doubt that would bring it to 50lbs but maybe 30lbs. Interesting question will be can the print handle the weight!

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

The handle area is what will worry me. If nothin else..it IS cute!

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

6 inch hubcaps for wheel weights

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Wheel weight Hubcaps done! Made an error somewhere in diameter that resulted in a better overall design. The plastic still provides the spring but added screws make the tension and depth adjustable and the disk fits just inside the rim of the weight!

Edited June 16, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Had a recent order for a black wild/spoked led ornament, for the front fender of a Harley Heritage Classic! Have the custom curved base printing now.

Edited June 16, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D

[Achto 27,575]

A few weeks ago I posted that I was starting to finish my hood ornaments. Tonight I was finally able to work on the chrome finish on the second one. So far I am quite impressed with the product that I choose.

The Horse head still needs a little light buffing in some areas to remove some over spray.

 

I'm sure that you are all wondering what I used and I am more than happy to share.

 

http://www.motostorm.com/Motochrome-chrome-paint.html

 

Edited June 17, 2021 by Achto

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

Very nice!

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

So lots of sanding, 4k gloss black URETHANE, then your finish?

[Achto 27,575]

27 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

4k gloss black URETHANE, then your finish?

 

The Chrome is sprayed in multiple light coats. First coat did not even look like I did anything, 8 coats of chrome paint to achieve the final finish. 

 

Tomorrow it will get a couple coats of Moto Storm MototClear to protect the finish.

[ebinmaine 67,498]

5 hours ago, Achto said:

 

The Chrome is sprayed in multiple light coats. First coat did not even look like I did anything, 8 coats of chrome paint to achieve the final finish. 

 

Tomorrow it will get a couple coats of Moto Storm MototClear to protect the finish.

Looks pretty snazzy Dan!!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

That‘s awesome!

 

great look.

did you set a basecolor of Black ahead?

the most chromefinish i seen needs urgently a black base color before to get such a finish.

 

but the result is hardly impressive i love it.