Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Preparing your PEX correctly and maintaining it between prints are crucial to having a long-lasting, well-performing build surface. This video goes over the first process of scuffing and cleaning and explains why it’s needed. It covers the 5 to 10 second maintenance process between prints. We also cover maintenance on our textured Powder Painted ULTEM PEI plates.
00:00 Introduction
00:21 4 reasons for scuffing PEX
01:45 Tools and supplies needed
04:17 First preparation process
08:55 Removing parts from Build Plate
09:55 Silky smooth bottom of parts
10:30 Maintenance between prints
12:34 Powder Painted ULTEM PEI maintenance
13:57 Finished PEX plate
14:30 Refurbishing a contaminated build plate
Table of Settings for Various Filaments on PEX: bit.ly/PEXchart
How To Print Problem-Free PETG On Wham Bam PEX: youtu.be/8839jEA-KQc
Round your spatula corners: youtube.com/shorts/653f8o6-CHM
CAP, Spatula, and Build Plate Holder: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/build-plate-and-cap-holder
Composite Abrasive Pads (or CAP): whambamsystems.com/products/compost-abrasive-pad
General Support on our Flexible Build Systems:
whambamsystems.com/pages/fbs-kits-support-page
For any further information or help contact us at: technical@whambamsystems.com
#3dprinting
Preparing your PEX correctly and maintaining it between prints are crucial to having a long-lasting, well-performing build surface. This video goes over the first process of scuffing and cleaning and explains why it’s needed. It covers the 5 to 10 second maintenance process between prints. We also cover maintenance on our textured Powder Painted ULTEM PEI plates.
00:00 Introduction
00:21 4 reasons for scuffing PEX
01:45 Tools and supplies needed
04:17 First preparation process
08:55 Removing parts from Build Plate
09:55 Silky smooth bottom of parts
10:30 Maintenance between prints
12:34 Powder Painted ULTEM PEI maintenance
13:57 Finished PEX plate
14:30 Refurbishing a contaminated build plate
Table of Settings for Various Filaments on PEX: bit.ly/PEXchart
How To Print Problem-Free PETG On Wham Bam PEX: youtu.be/8839jEA-KQc
Round your spatula corners: youtube.com/shorts/653f8o6-CHM
CAP, Spatula, and Build Plate Holder: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/build-plate-and-cap-holder
Composite Abrasive Pads (or CAP): whambamsystems.com/products/compost-abrasive-pad
General Support on our Flexible Build Systems:
whambamsystems.com/pages/fbs-kits-support-page
For any further information or help contact us at: technical@whambamsystems.com
#3dprinting
