My kit came with PET sheet for my glass, but it is quickly getting messed up. I am wondering if I need to buy more PET sheets (expensive) or if I can print right onto the glass? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195470#msg-195470 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:24:48 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,201297#msg-201297 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,201297#msg-201297
It sticks, as good as, if not better than my best ABS Juice effort. I say 'best' because most of the time the ABS Juice mix is not consistent. I add more ABS, or more acetone in a very non-scientific way.

Part removal is almost automatic, if you allow the glass to cool to room temperature. Clean up is just water and a rag.

John]]> JohnDH Printing Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:01:50 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,200523#msg-200523 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,200523#msg-200523 Ohmarinus Printing Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:02:35 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,200511#msg-200511 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,200511#msg-200511 regpye Printing Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:25:15 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,199388#msg-199388 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,199388#msg-199388 -------------------------------------------------------
> Kaptan tape works well, but trying to get
> the tape stuck down properly with no bubbles and
> no overlap is quite frustrating.

Try soapy water on both sides of the Kapton tape and a plastic squeegee. The moisture will evaporate (don't heat your bed beyond 100 C too quickly or you'll just get more bubbles) and the tape will stick at least as well as applying it dry. A credit card works as a squeegee.]]> calinb Printing Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:57:45 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195997#msg-195997 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195997#msg-195997 waitaki Printing Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:51:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195622#msg-195622 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195622#msg-195622
At least for PLA, I put the PVA directly on the glass. I always clean the old stuff off before I apply new in order to eliminate build-up. Nail polish remover cleans it up almost effortlessly.

I would guess directly on the glass is the way to go for ABS too. The only thing is the glass is hot enough for ABS to cause sizzling when liquid is applied. I would guess it best to leave the glass cool for a bit (or have two panes of glass the you use interchangeably.]]> jbernardis Printing Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:43:33 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195559#msg-195559 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195559#msg-195559 AVRkire Printing Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:02:54 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195508#msg-195508 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195508#msg-195508 waitaki Printing Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:05:05 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195486#msg-195486 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195486#msg-195486
I'll be interested to see what others respond with.]]> jbernardis Printing Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:48:55 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195470#msg-195470 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,195470,195470#msg-195470
I am wondering if I need to buy more PET sheets (expensive) or if I can print right onto the glass?]]> AVRkire Printing Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:49:28 -0400