# Long-term effects on prints

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/long-term-effects-on-prints/1275>\
**Category:** Support & Troubleshooting\
**Created:** [July 10, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/long-term-effects-on-prints/1275 "2014-07-10T14:47:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 11, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/long-term-effects-on-prints/1275/3 "2014-07-11T19:01:28Z")

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As Adam said, if you’re planning on using your parts out and about, I’d recommend painting or finishing your part with a UV-resistant clearcoat (like this [one](http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-2444-Fusion-Plastic-Clear/dp/B001TNMWBM/) available on Amazon).

This webinar with [Robert Vignone](http://robertvignone.com) goes into finishing techniques with some detail – a bit intense, I know.

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