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Buildtak application

Posted by WZ9V

WZ9V

Buildtak application
December 27, 2015 05:57PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 293

I've watched the videos and apply it as they say using an old Credit Card to smooth it out as I apply it, but I still seem to get bubbles under it when using it with my heated bed. I attached an image of what the back looked like when I removed it from my glass plate.

Any suggestions? Too much heat, not enough pressure smoothing it out?

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epicepee

Re: Buildtak application
December 27, 2015 08:01PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 471

Does it have bubbles when the bed is cold?

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WZ9V

Re: Buildtak application
December 27, 2015 09:38PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 293

Not at first but it seems to develop them over time.

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Does it have bubbles when the bed is cold?

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ElmoC

Re: Buildtak application
December 28, 2015 12:05AM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 517

It might be too late, but I use the wet method to apply the Buildtak. Wet the surface you are going to place the Buildtak on with window cleaner. Apply the Buildtak on the wet surface and position it where you want it. Then use the credit card to squeeze the liquid out and the Buildtak will stay in place. No air bubbles when doing it this way.

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ElmoC

Re: Buildtak application
December 28, 2015 12:05AM

Registered: 10 years ago
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/28/2015 09:15AM by ElmoC.

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WZ9V

Re: Buildtak application
December 28, 2015 10:48AM

Registered: 12 years ago
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Not too late, looking for ideas to get it right for a new sheet of BuildTak.

Anything in particular to look for or avoid in the window cleaner?

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ElmoC

Re: Buildtak application
December 28, 2015 11:08AM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 517

I just use cheap generic window cleaner. Nothing special. Soapy water will also work.