Service Procedure Guide
Every 14 Days (or whenever adhesion weakens)
How to Wash & Restore Textured PEI 3D Printer Build Plates
Fingerprints transfer microscopic skin oils onto 3D Printing Glossary">build plates every time a finished print is removed. While wiping with alcohol spreads oils around, washing with warm water and surfactant dish soap completely dissolves grease and restores factory first-layer adhesion.
Recommended Substance:
Warm Tap Water & Unscented Dish Soap (Dawn / Fairy)
Never Use:
Acetone on Textured PEI (Melts coating) • Abrasive Steel Wool • Glass Cleaner / Windex
Step-by-Step Procedure
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1. Take Sheet to Sink
Remove the flexible steel sheet from the magnetic heatbed.
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2. Scrub with Soap & Sponge
Wet the plate with warm water. Apply 2 drops of unscented dish soap and scrub thoroughly with a clean, non-scratch dish sponge.
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3. Rinse & Dry
Rinse with clean water until no soap bubbles remain. Pat dry with a fresh microfiber towel and handle only by the edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is dish soap better than Isopropyl Alcohol for PEI plates?
IPA dissolves oils but does not lift them off the plate, often smearing oil into a thin invisible layer. Dish soap contains surfactants that bind to oils and wash them completely down the drain.