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I am modeling different parts on my car model but for some reason this wheel cover model gets deformed after applying Subdivision surface modifier. Levels Viewport is set to 2. Before and after applying:

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As you can see on the bottom picture the mesh becomes too smoothed along corners. Applying Auto Smooth somewhat makes it better looking but the edges become to sharp to look accurate to the real wheel cover.

Is there any way to "force the same shading and smoothing" as before applying the modifier?

Thank you for your help in advance!

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  • $\begingroup$ A bevel would keep the edges sharp, but could you please share this object only? $\endgroup$
    – moonboots
    May 11 at 8:34
  • $\begingroup$ Hi, yes, here it is: drive.google.com/file/d/1UfCwgzVNtryPS79pVHktrttyH5Q_yAUh/… $\endgroup$
    – TheNuvolari
    May 11 at 8:49
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    – Duarte Farrajota Ramos ♦
    May 11 at 9:16

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Edge Crease will work with the Subdivision Surface modifier in order to keep an edge sharp. If you apply the modifier, Edge Crease won't have anymore effect. From your current mesh, if you want to have a sharp edge but keep the smooth shading, you can either activate the Auto Smooth option (in the Object Data panel > Normals), which will smooth only under the desired angle value, or, if you want something a bit rounder, bevel the edge with CtrlB.

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