Painting & Post-Processing in Dubai. From raw print to showpiece.
Craftsmanship backed by a controlled finishing process — sanding, priming, custom painting and protective coatings that turn layer-lined prints into display-grade, production-ready parts.
What is 3D print post-processing?
Orbit3D finishes 3D prints in-house: support removal, sanding, priming, then gloss, matte, metallic or colour-matched painting — turning raw prints into showroom-ready pieces. Finishing is quoted per part alongside your print.
Nobody Remembers the Layer Lines on a Perfect Paint Job
Every 3D printing technology leaves its signature — FDM layer lines, SLA support points, MJF surface texture. Professional post-processing removes it: surfaces sanded and smoothed to eliminate imperfections, primed for adhesion and durability, then painted and sealed to specification.
Our finishing team handles everything from a single presentation model to full production batches — matte, gloss, metallic and custom textures, with colour matching to your brand, your sample or your imagination.
- Matte, gloss, metallic & custom textures — tailored to the design's intent.
- Colour matching to brand codes, physical samples or reference photos.
- Protective coatings — polish, seal and UV-protect for parts that live in the real world.
Every Step Between Printer and Presentation
Book the full pipeline or just the steps your parts need.
Sanding & Smoothing
Progressive surface refinement that eliminates layer lines and imperfections.
Priming
Primer application for improved paint adhesion, durability and a flawless base.
Custom Painting
Hand and spray finishing with colour matching and specialised techniques.
Specialty Finishes
Matte, gloss, metallic and custom textures to your design requirements.
Surface Treatments
Polishing and protective coatings for handling, outdoor and display use.
Finishing QC
Every piece inspected against quality standards before it ships.
Finishing Specifications
What we finish, to what standard, and how long it takes.
| Compatible parts | FDM, SLA and MJF prints — ours or supplied |
|---|---|
| Finish families | Matte · gloss · metallic · custom textures |
| Colour matching | Brand codes (RAL/Pantone-style refs), physical samples, photos |
| Protective options | Clear-coat sealing, polish, UV-resistant coatings for outdoor parts |
| Batch capability | Single showpieces to full production runs |
| Labour time | 30 minutes to several hours per part, by finish level |
Finish level drives cost more than part size — we'll quote raw / primed / fully painted so you can choose.
What Leaves Our Finishing Bench
Real finished work — photographed, not rendered.
Finishing for Every Technology We Print
The Six-Step Finishing Workflow
Consult & Prepare
Finish level agreed, then surfaces sanded and primed for a flawless base.
Paint
Custom finishes applied with advanced techniques — colour-matched to your reference.
Treat & Protect
Polishing, coatings and sealing tuned to how the part will live.
Inspect & Deliver
Rigorous quality inspection against standards, then careful packing and delivery.
A Matte-Black Bust With Zero Layer Lines
A large collectible bust printed in segments, bonded, sanded through progressive grits, primed and finished in deep matte black — the kind of surface people have to touch to believe it was 3D printed.
"If you can see the layers, we're not done yet."
Painting & Post-Processing — Common Questions
Can you finish parts you didn't print?
Yes — we post-process supplied FDM, SLA and MJF parts as well as our own. Send photos of the parts and the target finish and we'll quote it.
Can FDM layer lines really be removed completely?
Yes. Progressive sanding, filler-primer and paint produce genuinely smooth, display-grade surfaces — see the matte bust above. It's labour, not magic, which is why finish level drives the price.
Can you match my brand colour exactly?
Yes — bring a colour code, a physical sample or even a photo, and we mix and test-match before committing to the part.
Are painted parts durable outdoors?
With the right stack, yes: UV-stable paints over ASA or sealed PETG, plus protective clear-coats, are built for the UAE climate.
How long does finishing add to a job?
From 30 minutes for a quick prime to several hours per part for full display finishes — batches run in parallel with printing wherever possible, so calendar impact stays small.
Your Print, Finished
Like a Product.
Send a photo of the part and the finish you're imagining — matte, gloss, metallic or something nobody's tried yet.