SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Hair Spray - something else to think about.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-12-01T09:15:55Z

Like paper towel, a paint brush works great. Hated the idea of getting hairspray on everything. In addition, worried about sticky hairspray building up on rods that should stay nice and lubricated.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-10T03:34:10Z

Sorry, I didn't mean to burden the thread with a ridiculous comment.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-09T17:53:58Z

elmoret wrote:

Heartlander wrote:
Now, see, what would be amazing if someone could figure a software controlled spritz nozzle and solenoid on the extruder mount that would only spray a pattern only where needed, and only on the first layer, with a fast dry gack. Like a highway paint striper.
This is a bit ridiculous.
I haven't re-sprayed or cleaned the glass in months. Even if you have to do it between parts, it takes me less than a minute to pop 3 clips off, spray, drop it back in and clip.
You would spend far more time designing and installing a software controlled nozzle, not to mention you'd have to print slower because of the increased mass on the end effector.

I'm with Tim on this one. I only spray every once in a while, probably 10 prints or so. And if you've done my magnetic glass bed hack you can swap them out in 10 seconds if you feel the need to spray every time.

Never spray hairspray inside your machine, you're asking for trouble.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-09T01:26:33Z

I just spray it on a folded paper towel and dab it on the print bed. Simple and works great.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T20:28:02Z

Great tip, Pirvan!

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T20:24:26Z

You can try this:

The top comes of the duster can and fits the hair spray can just fine. BTW. The Aqua Net stuff is very good. It has all the ingredients you want:

Great holding strength
Water soluble
Unscented (almost odorless)
... and cheap (< $3 for an 11oz. can)

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T17:25:38Z

when I first got my printer I was printing small parts on the (warped aluminum bed) larger parts I printed on glass.
I told my wife to pick me up some Aquanet when she went to the store she looked at me funny and when she got back from
the store she handed me a hairspray for men that is when I told her it was for the printer & not for me. (my hair is real short)
so make sure you tell your wife or girlfriend it is for the printer.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T16:48:38Z

Certainly the 3 test prints I've done so far, I haven't swapped out the glass or cleaned it. I figure there is no point in fiddling with it as long as it is still working well.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T15:59:53Z

Heartlander wrote:

Now, see, what would be amazing if someone could figure a software controlled spritz nozzle and solenoid on the extruder mount that would only spray a pattern only where needed, and only on the first layer, with a fast dry gack. Like a highway paint striper.

This is a bit ridiculous.

I haven't re-sprayed or cleaned the glass in months. Even if you have to do it between parts, it takes me less than a minute to pop 3 clips off, spray, drop it back in and clip.

You would spend far more time designing and installing a software controlled nozzle, not to mention you'd have to print slower because of the increased mass on the end effector.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T15:49:47Z

True, assuming you use a piece of glass, which I agree with and also use. However, when I'm printing several parts in succession, it gets a bit tedious to take the glass in and out, so I just spritz the bed in between (I guess I have a bed-spritzing disorder). Something tells me I'm not the only one. Or a part curls and you want just a bit more gack in that spot, so PFFT and its done. At least, that's me. I'm starting to like the aerosol can/cheap air brush approach.

Now, see, what would be amazing if someone could figure a software controlled spritz nozzle and solenoid on the extruder mount that would only spray a pattern only where needed, and only on the first layer, with a fast dry gack. Like a highway paint striper.

Re: Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T15:30:35Z

???

Take the sheet of glass out, spray it, install.

Hair Spray - something else to think about.

2013-09-08T15:11:00Z

Not sure if this is the best folder, but... it might be a good idea to turn off the power to the printer for a second when you spray down the bed. If the overspray gets pulled into the fans it could literally gum things up good. Also, cover the mechanics as best you can to prevent overspray from sticking up the glides, slides and belts.

What would be great would be if we could figure out a long spout thingy ala WD-40 that got the spray right down where we want it but still atomized it. Almost like a cheap air brush? My Suave Max Hold is in a pump bottle so it could pour into an air brush bottle. Hmm...