Man 3D-printing an entire Porsche GT3 is nearing completion as he prepares the car for paint

You might think that 3D-printing a Porsche GT3 means you’ll never be able to drive it, but for this Aussie YouTuber, that’s simply not the case.

He had been transforming a standard Porsche Boxster into a GT3-inspired machine using entirely 3D-printed exterior panels.

While some would use those parts only as temporary molds, he actually committed to them as the final body.

The project quickly took on a bold, experimental edge.

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Working with 3D-printed parts requires creativity

YouTuber Mike Lake had been sharing plenty of updates regarding his 3D-printed Porsche.

He recently took it out for a test drive and even took a pretty big risk to make it look perfect.

As you may expect, by this stage, the car looked almost complete.

One of the more notable updates involved reworking the door area to match the aggressive lines of the GT3 RS.

Rather than replacing the door entirely, Mike designed a 3D-printed overlay that bonded directly onto the original structure.

This allowed the factory door to retain its functionality while adopting a completely different look.

The build process proved to be highly involved.

Each panel consisted of multiple printed sections that were joined together, then reinforced from behind using fiberglass.

Strong adhesives, custom-made brackets, and expanding foam were used throughout to keep everything rigid.

Frequent test fits and adjustments were necessary to dial in clean panel gaps and consistent body lines.

Durability remained a key concern throughout the project.

Instead of covering the exterior in fiberglass, Mike applied layers of body filler across the surface to smooth imperfections and protect the plastic from heat.

This method also helped achieve a straight finish ahead of painting, though it required long hours of sanding and refinement.

The Porsche GT3 is approaching completion

Work on the replica extended well beyond the outer panels.

Structural areas such as the B-pillars were reinforced, additional supports were installed across the chassis, and the radiator setup was modified to clear the wider wheels.

He also switched from track-focused tires to street-oriented ones, reducing strain on the drivetrain while improving usability.

With a paint date already locked in, the Porsche GT3 build had entered its final stretch.

Stay tuned for more updates, and if you want to check out his paint prep for yourself, the video is below:

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