bed adhesive suggestions UM1

[lee 2]

I eventually run out of my gratis blue masking tape... I noticed it was made by 3M so ordered some wider 3M blue tape. The original blue tape stuck like a mother and after every single print the blue tape would need to be changed as it would tare in the removal etc etc.

But the new blue tape (as well as trying standard white masking tape... and very expensive green 'frog tape') doesnt stick very well at all.

I have to use V05 hair gel spray to get a slight stick as well as a raft.

Im just wondering what you guys use to increase adhesion ?

ps..

I haven't got a heated bed.

 

[illuminarti 18]

Did you try wiping the tape with isopropyl alcohol before printing? That should stick really well.

 

[gr5 2,192]

What Illuminarti said. Removes that non-sticky wax from the backside of tapes. Found in anywhere bandages are sold:

 

[lee 2]

i do have some of that and do wipe down when i lay new tape

 

[illuminarti 18]

Do you wipe the top of the tape, or the bed? You need to wipe the tape itself. Is it 2090 blue tape that you have?