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Review on Magigoo MPC2018 3D Printer Adhesive: Optimized Additive Manufacturing Product by Jake Powell

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Best for gluing and easy removal

When I first started 3D printing it was impossible to get every print out of bed. No matter what I did, it stuck to the bed and I had to fumble and fumble to get it off. I started using this glue and it made a big difference. People offer all sorts of weird things (like hairspray that wreaks a huge havoc over time) to make your prints stick and peel after printing. This material applies cleanly and easily, gets slightly sticky when the bed is warm and holds the impression well. After the print is done I let the bed cool down and the pressure is removed immediately. You need to put it on when the bed is cold and print when the bed is cold for it to work best. Be patient and it will work wonders. The bottle looks small and might seem expensive for its size, but it won't go far. I drank 1/3 bottle in a month. During that time I've printed dozens of articles, each one covering the entire bed. In most cases I remove it after printing with 70% isopropyl alcohol to get a nice clean bed before each print and reapply. The manufacturer states that you can use one application for multiple prints, which I have confirmed. But I have OCD from keeping my bed clean, so I clean and reapply it after most prints and I probably still have 100 or more adhesive prints left. If you are more frugal than me then you will definitely get more deductions. Shake before each use. When applying (of course), turn it upside down with a sponge on a plate. Gently squeeze the bottle while moving it to loosen the glue and form a nice, even thin layer of glue. Sometimes a quick squeeze is all it takes to get the sponge wet, and then you can just rub the glue in until it covers the area you want. I'm not mentioning this to state the obvious, but the sponge wears out after a while. Luckily, the manufacturer understands this and an extra sponge is included. Forget cheap glue (5 sticks for $5), hairspray and other weird tricks and just buy this.

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