Colour varies with material, texture and light
A swatch doesn’t

We finish parts so they look credible, behave as expected and stand up to review

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Standard

Surface finishes with a job to do

Matte, gloss and satin coatings applied with precision, each chosen to improve how the part looks, performs or lasts

Several attempts to get colour and texture right is normal. We expect it

In-house colour matching using computerised mixing systems and technicians with forty years of finishing experience across a broad range of products and materials.

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Colours, Textures & Gloss Levels

At Complete Fabrication, our mission is to make the process of choosing colours and surface finishes as seamless as possible, ensuring the best representation of your production intent.

Colours

When it comes to colour options the sky’s the limit! We can mix colours to match any physical sample you provide, so don’t feel restricted by Pantone or RAL books, although we can easily match these industry standards too. We also offer specialist finishes such as flip, pearl, metallic, and chromes. These unique finishes are typically available through paint application processes rather than in-tool Vacuum Casting.

Textures

We strive to exceed your expectations by accommodating all your texture needs. Whether you need a VDI reference texture or have a physical example, we can match it. Our team is dedicated to delivering the exact texture you envision.

Gloss Levels

Surface finish is crucial, and we offer a range of gloss levels from matte to high gloss. Each finish interacts with colour differently, with matte tones down intensity and gloss enhancing it. Whatever your gloss preference, we aim to deliver it to perfection. At Complete Fabrication, our client’s success is our success. We are always ready to support your needs, no matter how unique they may be. Contact us today, and let’s create a solution for your project together.

Custom

Colour and texture that support the part

We match colours and apply specialist coatings to help parts present well, handle well and read correctly in review, testing and use.

Metallic

Adds depth and visual impact when the part needs a more finished, production-like look.

Soft-touch

A tactile coating that improves grip and feel, used when handling and surface experience matter as much as appearance.

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Process

Surface preparation makes the finish work

We clean and sand every part to remove contaminants and create proper adhesion. This step is what makes the finish bond properly and hold up over time.

Hand Finishing Products
Priming

Primer makes the finish bond properly

We choose primers to suit the material and top coat, so the finish adheres well, lasts longer and performs as intended.

Inhailer Painted SLA Prototypes
Painting

All colours mixed in house

We apply coatings in controlled conditions to keep colour and texture consistent. Multiple thin coats give a better result than one heavy coat.

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Samples

Metallic mica powders and finishes

If you need a specialist finish we are here to support you, we have 40 years of trialing and experimenting with all kinds of finishes and paint systems.

Mica Metalic Paint Finishes

“There are many firms that can build rapid prototypes, but few can boast the knowhow that only comes from a background in traditional model-making. 
What truly sets CF apart though is the quality of service they’ve been providing us with for the past 20 years.”

Director of Design, Consulting Firm

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High end finishes

Seven Meridian 7K painted, uniquely shaped speakers arranged in a row against a white background.