Gizmo DorksKapton Tape (Polyimide) for 3D Printers and Printing, 12 x 12 inches, 10 Sheets per Pack

Somewhat a pain to install, but phenomenal adhesion, especially for those carbon based filaments!

Simple packaging. 10. Perfectly cut sheets, just like it says. Fit right over my 3d printer magnetic bed like I wanted. Who needs a $20 replacement! When you can just resurface them.

So working with ABS can be very frustrating. Especially if it is a large print. The tape fits the bed nicely and if you let it cool off it is reusable. Before I would use air spray and it wouldn't hold it down for a large print. I would also recommend that you use ABS gue. You can google that and make your own at home. If you do a large print you will need both.

Seller offers no instructions on how to apply. You’d think it would be as simple as peeling it off the backing and then applying to the printer bed, but it’s not. Even with the offset between the backing and the tape, it is nearly impossible to separate the tape from the backing, and as soon as it did, the static buildup caused it to immediately stick to itself, at which point the adhesive made it a ball of useless tape. Would love it if the seller would provide a “how-to” video on their website, but it looks like they don’t even offer it there anymore. After wasting two sheets I decided to use the PEI build surface I’d also purchased as a backup. Highly recommend PEI over this product for ease of use and high build quality.

The tape applies fairly easily using the wet method, although the protective layer is a bit stiffer than the kapton, which makes it just a tad difficult to remove. I've had good luck printing ABS directly onto the kapton. I just had to remove the first sheet of this kapton that I installed on my print bed. What a nightmare!! The kapton layer came off and left 90% of the adhesive stuck to the bed. It took half a roll of paper towels and quite a bit of acetone to get it all cleaned off. Not sure if this is typical or not. I'll continue to use it, but I may try a different product next time.

Getting this put on the bed was pretty rough, it wants to roll up on itself. It took two sets of hands, some soapy water, a squeegee, and lots of patience. Once installed on the bed though, it stays stuck and has not lifted at all.Prints do stick well to it, and then release easily once the bed cools. I did have to re-level the bed to get the right first layer, but that should be expected if you’re putting something on top of where you print.Have 20 or so prints on it, and really no complaints - still looks brand new.

This tape works great!! I have been printing PLA on masking tape and it works well. Now I'm printing ABS on a heated bed using this tape without any issues. The PLA is also sticking to the bed without a problem. A bit of hair spray heat the bed and go print. The installation of the tape is no real deal if you clean and prep the bed and "float" with a bit of water. Follow the instructions and you will be golden. Well Done Gizmo!!

Great film. I’m still on my first sheet after 10+ prints. Just be careful when leveling and adjusting and you too will get long life from each sheet. I’ve learned to always move Z “up” before moving in X or Y when leveling ot tuning. Otherwise, you risk jaming the extruder tip into the film and ripping it. You will learn how to not do this...