Sand and polish 3D prints to a smooth finish
Remove layer lines and support marks from resin and FDM prints. Flexible files, cushioned pads and fine abrasives get into details that ordinary sandpaper can’t.
See the finishing tools
Tools for finishing 3D prints
Flexible files for detail, cushioned pads for curves, and fine abrasives and polish for a gloss finish.
Emery Files
Price range: £2.20 through £10.15 inc VAT
Emery Files
Micro-Mesh Dual-Angle Flexifiles – Angled Flexible Abrasive Files (2-Step, Regular | MX | MXD)
Price range: £2.60 through £44.11 inc VAT
Abrasive Hand Pads
Micro-Mesh Pads (Soft Touch) – Cushioned Abrasive – Regular, MX (Individual Pads & Sets)
Price range: £1.70 through £34.91 inc VAT
Price range: £2.88 through £144.72 inc VAT
Abrasive Hand Tools
Micro-Mesh Plastic Surface restoration kit – Hobby Kit for plastic / wood / metal
£31.55 inc VAT
Bench Motor Polishing Kits
£25.56 inc VAT
Metal Finishing Compounds
Micro-Gloss Fine Liquid Abrasives 1 Micron or 5 Micron for plastic and metal
Price range: £8.36 through £20.10 inc VAT
Price range: £18.68 through £35.99 inc VAT
Abrasive Files
Price range: £9.72 through £10.31 inc VAT
File & Stone Holders
£7.56 inc VAT
Getting rid of layer lines
Start with a coarse grade to take down layer lines and support marks, then work through finer grades. Wet sanding keeps dust down, which matters with resin prints.
Flexible files reach into grooves and around curves, and cushioned Micro-Mesh pads follow shapes without flattening detail. For a gloss finish on clear resin prints, finish with liquid polish. For models you will paint, stop at a middle grade to give primer something to grip.
A note on PLA
PLA softens with heat, so power sanding can make it gummy. Sand by hand, or at very low speed.
Common questions
Can I sand PLA with a rotary tool?
Carefully. Heat makes PLA gummy, so hand sanding or very low speed works best.
Can I make clear resin prints fully clear?
Sanding and polishing improves clarity a lot. Very clear results usually also need a clear coat.
Wet or dry?
Wet sanding is best for resin prints because it keeps dust down. FDM prints can be sanded either way.
Does the price include VAT?
Yes. All prices on Revive Tool include UK VAT, and most items ship free within the UK.