# Painting parts

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/painting-parts/36503>\
**Category:** Fuse 1/1+\
**Created:** [July 6, 2023, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/painting-parts/36503 "2023-07-06T06:40:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![vahid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/vahid/32/18271_2.png) [@vahid](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/vahid)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/painting-parts/36503/1 "2023-07-06T06:40:29Z")

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Hi  
where can I find the process to paint Fuse 1 Nylon 12 parts? I want to paint them white (and I mean white with no see through) to match Powdercoated metal plates that are RAL 9003 (Signal White)

Thanks  
Vahid

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**Author:** ![Corey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/corey_m/32/18987_2.png) [@Corey\_M](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Corey_M)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/painting-parts/36503/2 "2023-07-06T13:42:45Z")

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Hi @vahid,

I don’t believe that we have any official painting guides for our SLS materials at the moment, although we do have [this post that goes over post-processing SLS parts](https://formlabs.com/blog/sls-post-processing-media-blasting/) that includes painting and dyeing.

I personally have found success in using acrylic paints and an airbrush to color some of my models. White in particular usually will need a few layers for an even, opaque coat so be mindful that one coat might not be enough.

Although Formlabs does not officially recommend any particular brand, I have used Vallejo brand paints for my SLA and SLS parts with good success. If you do give it a go, be sure to post back with results so that other users can utilize this post for best practices.