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Smoothing PLA parts


Smoothing with THF seems to be the best way. But make sure you use rubber gloves (Not Latex since this stuff also desolves latex)


Other methods:

Blue Grey colorFabb PLA/PHA< before / after >Blue Grey colorFabb PLA/PHA after polish

Pink PLA< before / after >Side view of previous.



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MEK Substitude is Ethyl Acetate.

Acryl glue is also reported as being capable of smoothing PLA

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