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Finishing for Product Photos: Paint, Primer, and Lighting Tricks

A pragmatic workflow to make prototypes look premium — with finishes that hold up under harsh lighting.

05 Sept 20253 min readGlobal3D Team

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Workflow overview

  1. Prime to reveal surface issues early
  2. Sand progressively without rounding edges
  3. Re-prime where needed
  4. Apply paint system matched to the final look
  5. Protect with clear coat when handling matters

Lighting exaggerates defects. The right primer and sanding plan saves hours later.