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What's really in that Surface Cleaner Sachet?  

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AlfaXL
(@alfaxl)
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What's really in that Surface Cleaner Sachet?

It says it is Isopropyl Alcohol, but it doesn't clean very well. My first two Boaty McBenchy tests floated off the bed. Then I cleaned it with my own 99% IPA and things are now sticking. Whatever is in that sachet it smells like tequila, and seems to be as effective as you would imagine tequila to be.

Posted : 28/04/2021 7:06 pm
Clarmrrsn
(@clarmrrsn)
Honorable Member
RE: What's really in that Surface Cleaner Sachet?

IPA is not really that great at cleaning, only between prints when there is no grease on the bed.

Better with fairy/dawn unscented, rince with lots of hot water and dry thouroughly, preferrably on radiator or heat bed.

Once a month with acetone 100% is also very effective.

Tank you very much!

Posted : 28/04/2021 8:45 pm
Clarmrrsn
(@clarmrrsn)
Honorable Member
RE: What's really in that Surface Cleaner Sachet?

Also, the wipes are not great, not enough IPA to clean, you really need a lot to have any effect.

Tank you very much!

Posted : 28/04/2021 8:46 pm
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RE: What's really in that Surface Cleaner Sachet?

A 5cm puddle of alcohol can work if your fingers are dry and not oily or loaded with hand lotion, and you use a fresh folded paper towel or a large microfiber cloth that doesn't melt when alcohol hits it. Otherwise, soap and water is best for the smooth PEI sheet.

Posted : 29/04/2021 9:13 am
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