How to improve clear resin part clarity and texture?

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  1. The sharp point are normal.you can decrease the size of the touchpoints and put them on parts of the model where they are easier to sand off.Part of the process of printing parts is figuring out the best orientation and touchpoint size to get a good print with easy clean up .After a few prints you will get better at this.
    You can use sandpaper to remove the rough spots.I usually start with either 320 or 400 grit.if you use too rough a sandpaper you will get a lot of scratches on the surface which you will need to sand out and polish (see 2)

2.The parts always go opaque after washing and curing.You can sand them with fine sandpaper (600 grit to 2000 grit) to get a smooth surface and then use an acrylic gloss coat to restore their clarity.

  1. You may have some residual alcohol or partially cured resin on the parts.I usually wash mine with soapy water once they are washed and cured and that often gets rids of anything left on the surface.if I am painting the paint i will wash them with a degreaser.
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