Resin 3D Printing Cleaning Alternatives to isopropyl 2020

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  • Resin 3D Printing Cleaning Alternatives to isopropyl 2020
    Testing alternative cleaning solutions beyond isopropyl IPA
    Looking at Denatured Alcohol, Acetone, Everclear Grain Alcohol and Mean Green
    Link to Test Files ➜
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  • @UncleJessy
    @UncleJessy  3 года назад +502

    Take a shot of Everclear every time I screw up the pronunciation of Isopropyl or Denatured Alcohol 😂🤘
    Stay safe out there everyone!

    • @ozcanison
      @ozcanison 3 года назад +45

      Pretty sure drinking that much would be fatal! :D

    • @TimS57064
      @TimS57064 3 года назад +2

      @@ozcanison LOL

    • @TimS57064
      @TimS57064 3 года назад +1

      LOLOLOL

    • @kerseyfabs
      @kerseyfabs 3 года назад +16

      "I'm really proud of this video. I think it's all ready to go. FFS, you mean I mispronounced something throughout the entire video? 😖"

    • @antmanx68
      @antmanx68 3 года назад

      Hahahahaha. Thank you! But seriously thank you for the videos. This was my go to channel when I was trying to get into printing and I now have an Ender 3 and a creality LD and I’m getting great results.

  • @ozcanison
    @ozcanison 3 года назад +484

    Its "de-natured ", not "dentured".

    • @UncleJessy
      @UncleJessy  3 года назад +36

      😂😬🤘

    • @DavidClunie
      @DavidClunie 3 года назад +34

      Oh gawd, thank you, thank you, thank you! (Also "ni-trial") 😁

    • @WhiteRaven___
      @WhiteRaven___ 3 года назад +7

      Yeah I was just about to comment the same thing lol

    • @Make3DTV
      @Make3DTV 3 года назад +18

      "Dentured" is the Uncle Jessy brand.

    • @briandodds
      @briandodds 3 года назад +26

      It's also "Iso-pro-pyl" no N.

  • @troseberry91585
    @troseberry91585 3 года назад +134

    Love the video. I do have to note, it's de-natured alcohol. Dentured Alcohol makes me think it's for old people. LOL

    • @UncleJessy
      @UncleJessy  3 года назад +13

      🦷 🤘🙃

    • @gorillaj19
      @gorillaj19 3 года назад +2

      Haha was gonna say the same thing!

    • @3DJapan
      @3DJapan 3 года назад +4

      Hey, not all dentures are in old people.

    • @RC-Flight
      @RC-Flight 2 года назад +1

      LOL ya too fun dentured LOL 😂 insert lol it’s a strainer basket you sure have an odd way of saying things!

  • @MattWestwick
    @MattWestwick 3 года назад +52

    Pro tip: When pouring from a large canister (like your denatured alcohol), try pouring with the can horizontally with the spout on top half. It sounds weird, but it allows air to enter at a lower tip angle and ultimately prevents 'glugs' (and hence spills).

    • @db5304
      @db5304 2 года назад +2

      This is how oil is actually designed to be poured. The spout is supposed to be on the high side. Everyone does it wrong (even knowing this I still do it the other way).

    • @jefferymartens6303
      @jefferymartens6303 Год назад

      Came to the comments to say this very thing! Much cleaner!

  • @mrfordf3508
    @mrfordf3508 3 года назад +105

    Please don't use denatured alcohol in a spray bottle. Denatured alcohol is ethanol or grain alcohol that contains additional chemicals called denaturants that make it unfit for human consumption. It is basically the same as everclear with additives to make it poisonous. The reason denatured alcohol is cheaper is because the everclear has an alcohol tax. Since denatured alcohol is not for human consumption, it does not have that extra tax. Denatured alcohol's main use is for fuel in camp stoves. One common toxic denaturant is methanol or methyl alcohol. Methanol is absorbed through skin and produces symptoms resembling intoxication if ingested. However, it also causes nervous system damage and other serious health effects.

    • @happninmojo
      @happninmojo 3 года назад +17

      Tldr; don't use denatured alcohol/methylated spirits in a spray bottle as it has a toxic chemical in it and spray bottles go everywhere

    • @joshuaadams4067
      @joshuaadams4067 2 года назад +1

      @@happninmojo Both of you are right any alcohol with no alcohol tax is poisoned to make in not able to drink. Putting it in the air may not give that effect (I don't want to try to see) but aerating flammable liquid is a good way to get flashed. Think about your car engine fuel jets. Aerating makes stuff ignite easier. like flour, yes what you cook with. So Like the one said before me, don't put it in a spray bottle!

    • @ryanc473
      @ryanc473 Год назад +6

      The amount of methanol in such a situation is kinda negligible. The bigger issue using a spray bottle with denatured ethanol is both flammability and airway irritation. The odds of inhaling a toxic amount of methanol fumes from such a set-up are negligible at best. Remember that denatured ethanol can be used a topical disinfectant, so while it may not be safe to drink (though, do note that methanol actually isn't as common as it once was, often the denaturing chemical is a bitterent (chemical that tastes extremely bitter) like denatonium, not methanol. Obviously something labeled as "methylated" is a different story, but often the bottles you can get at the pharmacy simply contain an extremely bitter chemical that's technically relatively safe to consume like denatonium), it is often safe to handle for a bit, or even apply as a disinfectant. Just use in a well ventilated area, like any volatile solvent. The actual risk of methanol toxicity is extremely low, even if misted from a spray bottle. Though, best practice would be to wear a gas mask just in case, because even if the methanol doesn't get you, it's not like breathing in ethanol fumes is particularly healthy lol

    • @Buklen
      @Buklen Год назад +1

      IPA is just as flamable as Metho, so if you're printing near flames, don't put your alchohol in a spray bottle, especailly if you've drank half a bottle of everyclear while printing you're minatures.

  • @Seaking406
    @Seaking406 3 года назад +25

    After seeing your initial video about alternate cleaning methods, I tried the Mean Green. I use the Mean Green in my Ultra Sonic Cleaner to get my resin prints cleaned out, but in a slightly different way. After the print, I swish the build plate and model in bucket of water mixed with Mean Green to get the initial resin off the models. Then I pop it into the Ultra Sonic Cleaner in which I have a large Zip Lock bag full of Mean Green to hold the model in for the cleaning.. the tank is full of water. The bag catches the resin during cleaning. When the solution in the Zip Lock Bag gets too saturated, I zip it up, lay it out in the sun and the resin that is in the solution will harden. I then strain the solution through a filter which now renders my Mean Green solution clean and ready for re-use in the bag, keeping my Ultra Sonic Cleaner clean. After the part comes out of the Ultra Sonic Cleaner, I go back to the bucket of water and Mean Green, I use a soft tooth brush to clean off the resin from the nooks and crannies and finally a clean fresh water clean and rinse. After a while, I put the bucket out in the sun to cure any resin that's in the solution and again, strain it through a filter to remove the hardened resin, and keep my bucket solution clean. My models come out crisp and clean, all the details are showing and no white spots etc. Using this method, I don't waste a lot of Mean Green, clean out the resin and render it harmless. I am unable to locate any IPA so this method works well for me.

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse 3 года назад +114

    Denatured alcohol is also known as methylated spirits or "metho" here in Aus, it's my go to as well :D I'd just drink the everclear... 😂

    • @SirYenner
      @SirYenner 3 года назад +5

      Can confirm, metho works great.

    • @3dtrekker182
      @3dtrekker182 3 года назад

      Angus, I'm gonna have to try that since IPA is so difficult to find.

    • @DIOtds
      @DIOtds 3 года назад +1

      Denatured is my go to period. Got rid of everything else. And not nearly as dangerous as acetone, regular nitrile gloves are fine.

    • @tenabrae
      @tenabrae 3 года назад +3

      Also great for soaking rags in to make flaming arrows, if you're that kind of teenager.
      I hear simple green concentrate which is readily available at Bunnings is a good non-toxic option.

    • @logo7289
      @logo7289 3 года назад

      @@DIOtds Great for prints, but a big nono for the nitril gloves mate: www.dartmouth.edu/ehs/chemical/nitrile_gloves_chemical_resistance_guide.pdf

  • @Frank-Reynolds
    @Frank-Reynolds 3 года назад +11

    Everclear: One shot for me. One shot for the resin.

  • @MicahChaney
    @MicahChaney 3 года назад

    Hey, thanks for putting in the time and effort into testing these! I enjoy your style and I’m glad I’ve found your content.

  • @FusionSource
    @FusionSource 3 года назад +6

    Awesome video, your timing is perfect because IPA is so difficulyt to come by at the moment. Thank you for the video , keep them coming.

  • @freddotu
    @freddotu 3 года назад +18

    with the large cans, pour with the spout at the top of the can, not at the bottom. It seems counter-intuitive, but look at the quart oil bottles one uses for motor vehicle lubrication. There's an icon showing just that.

    • @RubixB0y
      @RubixB0y Год назад

      I learned this trick when pouring epoxy resin components :) Very handy

  • @vl-s1716
    @vl-s1716 3 года назад +12

    I've used the mean green method since you first recommended it. I've struggled with how long the solution/processing was taking, so I added some steps that cut down my processing time. I ready hot water in a small tub or tupperware and dunk my prints into it as soon as they are off the build plate. This "melts" off the supports with no damage to the prints and seems to lift off excess resin in the process. Then the prints get a quick (3-4min) mean green bath followed by a final quick scrub with a soft charcoal toothbrush in warm water (I add dish soap as a surfactant to a Fresh batch of water). My prints no longer have artifacts, pooling, surface powdering or any other undesirable results. Most importantly, it now takes half the time to get excess resin off.
    random print hack: dunking your build plate in hot water for a few seconds will also help lift off prints that are sticking to it a little too well.
    Last thought - Upgrading to an all-in-one wash+cure station is a reasonable investment for those that are rightfully thinking that this is all a pain in the ass. :)

    • @GabrielChua75
      @GabrielChua75 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the tips! What temp of hot water do you recommend?

  • @illidan2003
    @illidan2003 3 года назад

    Much appreciated for the info. You've helped clear up quite a few different things with your videos. Very happy I subscribed! 😉

  • @IncendiaryMedia
    @IncendiaryMedia 3 года назад +15

    Do you think you could do a roundup including both this and the previous set, but with transparent resin? It'd be nice to see how these might affect the clarity of prints before and after curing.

  • @KGillis
    @KGillis 3 года назад +2

    I tried simple green, and it left my prints sticky. Never tried Mean Green, but I did grab a bottle of off-brand Everclear, and now that's what I use. Works great.

  • @Tdub415
    @Tdub415 3 года назад +21

    Can you do a cleaning test video with translucent resins and review how cloudy/foggy the wash makes the prints?

    • @adamfilip
      @adamfilip 3 года назад +3

      +1

    • @travisfender8851
      @travisfender8851 2 года назад

      I would take a guess and say that the Acetone would make them more cloudy. I've seen what happens to Catalyst mixed resins and it is no bueno.

  • @InterstellarModeler
    @InterstellarModeler 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for this review. Just a note, for those in CA, apparently denatured alcohol is no longer sold in stores.

  • @1upSTARS
    @1upSTARS 3 года назад

    I've watched 3 videos so far. Thanks for all the info :) Love the channel.

  • @Zachary3DPrints
    @Zachary3DPrints 3 года назад

    Yeah, sure I did help a lot, even though I don't have a Resin printer. Always good to support other content creators here! Great video love it

  • @chucklamb3496
    @chucklamb3496 3 года назад +15

    I’m a chemist and don’t recommend Acetone without the proper PPE and definitely not indoors! I’ve had good luck with Purple Power from Walmart.

    • @printermodeler8889
      @printermodeler8889 3 года назад

      I'm about to go buy a quart of acetone. Going to use it outside and wear goggles and nitrile gloves. Is that proper ppe and if not what is. Also what are the risks, it seems like its a safer alternative to Denatured Alcohol

    • @TheBuefurd
      @TheBuefurd 3 года назад

      @@printermodeler8889 Please don't use nitrile gloves with acetone. Use butyl gloves, which are made for such circumstances. Acetone will eat through the nitrile. You also need to use protective goggles and a respirator with a filter for organic vapor.

    • @printermodeler8889
      @printermodeler8889 3 года назад

      @@TheBuefurd Yea found that out the hard way. I have some 8mil chemical resistant nitrile gloves and they hold up better, but still not for too long. I use them quickly and discard them

    • @julian-sama7581
      @julian-sama7581 3 года назад

      True acetone might be too strong. I mean if you pour this in a thin plastic container like a empty water bottle it won't take long before it melt the bottom part of the bottle. So using it on a print might be too much.

  • @mvm3897
    @mvm3897 3 года назад +1

    So, I've been using Mean Green in the ultrasonic cleaner and then after rinsing with water I do 2 or 3 quick dips in acetone and my prints have never been cleaner. I'll have to try the Denatured Alcohol as well. As always a great informative video.The trick with acetone is that it can and will melt very fine details so you have to be careful not to do to much.

  • @makermatrix9815
    @makermatrix9815 3 года назад +1

    Good tests, thanks. I do a 2-step: Mean Green in heated ultrasonic, followed up with a good dunk in IPA. Makes the alcohol last a whole lot longer since most of the residue comes off in the Mean Green. I'm going to have to try the denatured alcohol.

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 3 года назад +3

    Since IPA became so hard to find I started using Simple Green. It works really well but I do notice that my prints still smell like it even after it's all washed off and dried. Which sucks because right now all of my prints are being sent to a client or customers. It's not a really bad smell but it's still there.

  • @Travisneedham1
    @Travisneedham1 3 года назад

    This helped me a lot dude, thanks!

  • @jayers79
    @jayers79 Год назад

    just started resin printing and I've been using a 50/50 mix of ipa and acetone. it works great

  • @turbotwo1
    @turbotwo1 3 года назад +1

    Here's my setup thats been working absolutely great. 5min in 1/3 Mean green 2/3 water in the ultra sonic cleaner to get most of the resin off. Then a few minuets in a small container filled with denatured alcohol with locking lid (lid open while working but keeps the alcohol from evaporating when not in use) the with a magnetic stirrer to get rid of the rest of of. So far this has worked absolutely great and I have had to do very very little scrubbing with a small brush to get that last little bit off. Its usually in those odd areas when the flowing alcohol cant get to. The reason I do both is that the Mean green/water is cheaper and gets much dirtier than the alcohol. I am still on my first container of the alcohol and Ive done dozens of prints.

  • @mvm3897
    @mvm3897 3 года назад +2

    Also a tip on pouring from those 1 gallon containers, rotate the can 180 degrees and pour from the other side. No mess.

  • @michaelr.9617
    @michaelr.9617 2 года назад +1

    I work with acetone a lot and we use it in an ultra sonic bath all the time. We fill our stainless steel ultra sonic tub with DI water. Then we fill a glass beaker with acetone and put our product in the acetone. We lower the beaker into the ultra sonic bath and it clears the hardened photoresist very quickly. This is also done under a fume hood.

  • @caldepen372
    @caldepen372 3 года назад

    thx for this. What do you do with the liquid afterwards? Also if I switch to water washable and then clean with water what should I do with that dirty water?

  • @joerella534
    @joerella534 2 года назад

    Love the video. What type of solution do you use in your wash-n-cure? Just IPA?

  • @d6ctorNo
    @d6ctorNo 3 года назад +3

    whoa....! wait a sec! I've been washing my resin prints with ipa in an ultrasonic cleaner since that video where you tested Mean Green/Mr.Cleaner/IPA ... fortunate enough nothing bad has happened

  • @zemerick
    @zemerick 3 года назад +4

    Big heads up:
    Denatured Alcohol is not 1 thing. It's an extremely broad category. This means the exact brand/formula can make a huge difference.
    Simply, it is Ethanol that has been made poisonous with additives. So, nominally it would have performed equally to the Everclear, which is 95%+ Ethanol.
    However: The exact brand you got says they actually use only about 40% Ethanol and around 50% Methanol.
    This begs the question: How does pure methanol perform? It's definitely more expensive, easily $20-$30 per gallon though.

  • @justcallmeex6039
    @justcallmeex6039 3 года назад

    Thank God you just put this vid out Unc! My Mars printer will be here any minute now! Lol talk about convenient timing!

  • @Bogbrew
    @Bogbrew 5 месяцев назад

    @UncleJessy I have a quick question that isn't necessarily related to the video, but you mentioned 'a 22hr print' for the faceplate and I was wondering if you had any solutions on resin level indicators in the vat. I have looked but can't seem to find anything that warns you the vat is low.

  • @joetoeforsho
    @joetoeforsho 3 года назад

    Thank you for the good tips

  • @Magic3DPrinting
    @Magic3DPrinting 3 года назад

    I’m still using Mean Green which leaves it a bit tacky but a quick rinse in IPA completely removes the tacky feeling!

  • @stevenerickson3197
    @stevenerickson3197 3 года назад +4

    Jessy, great video with a lot of helpful tips, thanks! Just bought an Elegoo Mars Pro after months of watching your videos and I couldn't be more excited to join the resin printing community! But it is De-Natured! As in dee-nei-chrd! Not dentured :)

  • @highwaymen1237
    @highwaymen1237 3 года назад +5

    This brand of denatured alcohol contains up to 60% methanol based on their MSDS/SDS product information. Methanol and acetone are both very toxic and flammable. It is a fire hazard equivalent to gasoline.
    The active ingredient in Super Green (CAS # 127087-87-0) is a very strong surfactant that is non-toxic. It does have a very high pH of 11. If you get it in your eyes it will dissolve them so you should wear full coverage safety glasses. The good thing it's non flammable.
    I have a BS in chemistry and a masters in chemical engineering so take my advice for what it's worth.

    • @niniamimo
      @niniamimo Год назад

      Disuelve nuestros ojos? O.O ??

    • @noobulon4334
      @noobulon4334 Год назад

      So would ethanol not pose the same fire hazard?

    • @highwaymen1237
      @highwaymen1237 Год назад

      @@noobulon4334 Yes, ethanol is a fire hazard. If it's pure ethanol the flashpoint is 57° F. If it's a 50% mixture with water the flashpoint is 75° F.

    • @noobulon4334
      @noobulon4334 Год назад

      @@highwaymen1237 i should probrably have been more specific, obviously ethanol is flamible but does the higher flash point indicate that it will make less flamible vapors compared to ipa or methanol?

  • @unacceptableknottyprofesso7782
    @unacceptableknottyprofesso7782 3 года назад

    Thinking of running prints through Mean Green in sonic cleaner followed by Acetone or Denatured Alcohol in pickle jar for a quick wash before rinsing and curing.

  • @williams7096
    @williams7096 2 года назад

    What about for clean and wash stations like the elgoo or creality? Could these also be used there or should we only use isopropyl ?

  • @GeekInMiami
    @GeekInMiami 3 года назад

    Thanks i just got my 1st printer. I gotta check out more of your vids

  • @bigsubful
    @bigsubful 2 года назад

    What about using a degreaser into a wash&cure machine, instead of using it into an ultrasonic machine? Could the results be good anyway?
    I'd like to know if there is a way to abandon alcool.

  • @thetruthabouteverything5399
    @thetruthabouteverything5399 3 года назад

    Hi. Did you find any resin residue stuck to the container itself after cleaning? The alcohol dissipates the resin but other products seem to get the residue from the print but then forms globules and sticks to the container. I have not used the ultrasonic cleaner but instead used hot water with liquid soap. I get the print clean, using a toothbrush, but the residue forms globules which sticks to the plastic container. So before I go and buy an ultrasonic cleaner it would be useful if you found this with it, thanks.

  • @techfreak111
    @techfreak111 3 года назад +14

    lmao every time he said dentured alcohol.

  • @jergoodman1987
    @jergoodman1987 3 года назад +1

    has anyone tested with LA's Totally Awesome? I know it's a go to for paint stripping but wasn't sure if it would be advisable for this.

  • @WhiteDieselShed
    @WhiteDieselShed 3 года назад

    Have you ever had the IPA (99.8%) go cloudy? I have a small pickle jar 500ml in size approx 400ml of IPA. I made some prints and dropped them into the
    jar with no issues (Elegoo green transparent standard). I repeated the procedure the following day after removing the parts and putting them out to cure
    I returned to the IPA and it had turned milky. It was in direct sunlight but only 18 - 20ºC/ 64 - 68ºF. Any idea why it went cloudy on the 2nd use? Thanks.

  • @yobtar
    @yobtar 3 года назад

    Running the mean green in the ultrasonic does it make it where the ultrasonic cleaner should only be used for resin? Like do not use it to clean your jewelry?

  • @ericanderson4973
    @ericanderson4973 3 года назад

    Uncle Jesse I was curious if you ever tried D Limonene for cleaning? It’s made from orange extract and non toxic. According to the mds it is a suitable replacement for most degreasers and ipa ethanol etc. just curious if you wanted to try it

  • @Mattthorup
    @Mattthorup 3 года назад

    Great video! Quick question, how do you go about disposing the dirty solution, like Mean Green once you are done with it?

    • @jforero28
      @jforero28 3 года назад +1

      I believe some people take it outside to let the resin cure in the mean green... then they strain it and use the mean green again

  • @billyw8186
    @billyw8186 2 года назад

    question. If I'm going to be painting the miniatures, should I care about the little white spots?

  • @ImaginationToForm
    @ImaginationToForm 3 года назад

    Thanks for trying all these alternatives. I have some 99% IPA but I still don't use my resin printer unless I have to. You'll be like Edison, trying 100 things to find the one replacement for us.

  • @SirYenner
    @SirYenner 3 года назад

    I use metho (denatured alcohol) in a plastic tub with a secure lid and vibrate the tub with a jigsaw. Does a really good job cleaning every little crevice.

  • @bkpickell
    @bkpickell 2 месяца назад

    Ultrasonic Pro-tip. You CAN use flammable fluids in an ultrasonic, but you have to put them in a sealed container.
    The way I do it is to use a 1 qt mason jar. I will put my part in the jar fill the jar with the alcohol, put an air tight lid on it. Place the jar in the ultrasonic, then fill the ultrasonic with water to the max line.
    Note mason jar does not have to be fully submerged. Ultrasonics work on sound waves. Sound waves will penetrate glass. So you can use as large of a container as you want as long as it fits in the basket of your ultrasonic. Also water fluid you have in the jar has to be below the water level.
    Yes this works. I use it every day to clean pipes. And if you know how hard those are to clean, you know. Five minutes in ipa in the mason jar at 50c in the ultrasonic and the pipes come out spotless. I've been doing this for years without issue.

  • @rondo221
    @rondo221 3 года назад

    What is it that one looks for when looking for a 3D print model cleaner? I saw the Other video with mean green and mr clean. Etc. but I’d rather not use such harsh chemicals in doors. Would a Neutral PH floor cleaner be a viable alternative?

  • @kokio3416
    @kokio3416 3 месяца назад +1

    hello unle jessy, is it safe to use kitchen gloves for resin

  • @dancarr2099
    @dancarr2099 3 года назад

    Very informative video as always.
    How badly did the smell from any of the cleaning liquids transfer to the prints?

    • @printermodeler8889
      @printermodeler8889 3 года назад

      I've been using denatured alcohol for some time now. The smell doesn't linger on the print for very long.

  • @brokenheroics8223
    @brokenheroics8223 2 года назад

    I was actually using Simple Green in my washer but it felt tacky. I would do the same, spray some IPA and even wash it with some dish soap and water. Is that okay?

  • @josephmama9657
    @josephmama9657 2 года назад

    Uncle Jessy, on all these or anything you use to wash prints...how many times can you use it before you shouldn't?

  • @Likeableartist
    @Likeableartist 3 года назад +18

    Love the vid, but I think you needed to emphasize more on just how DANGEROUS it is to work with substances like acitone. They are a huge health risk for anyone not ready to use it.

  • @mrfurrutia
    @mrfurrutia 3 года назад

    Can you use something like Mr clean or denatured alcohol to clean the resin vat/tank?

  • @freaky360
    @freaky360 3 года назад

    Would vinegar work? Maybe with a bit of baking soda or Dawn soap mixed in?

  • @DJ5kull
    @DJ5kull 3 года назад

    Can i leave the printer on for days? or do i pause it and then resume it after an hour break? because i have a file that takes about 2 days to print.

  • @bearhugzfam649
    @bearhugzfam649 Год назад

    That's really useful info, thanks! I actually have a gallon jug of denatured alcohol chillin in my cupboard, I use it to prevent soda ash on my handmade soaps, I've been wondering if I could use it for an IPA substitute! And the acetone is amazing to know as well you can get a 500ml bottle in poundland here, so that's definitely a more affordable option lol.

  • @avitor500
    @avitor500 3 года назад

    I usually clean my prints on ethanol, which is very cheap here in Brazil, and you can find it easily on gas stations for less than a dollar per liter.

  • @toxicraccoon3106
    @toxicraccoon3106 3 года назад

    Hello, i would like to know which face mask is good to work with resin,

  • @LaughingBatGames
    @LaughingBatGames 2 года назад

    sorry for the necropost, but can i rinse off prints in a sink? will it mess up pipes or will i get a call from the city?

  • @kaiminamoto
    @kaiminamoto 3 года назад

    Is it okay to leave the denatured alcohol in a pickle jar? Or will it eat through the plastic?

  • @CaseNyne
    @CaseNyne 2 года назад

    Great video and very informative!
    Have you heard of anyone using Windex as an alternative to IPA for cleaning resin pieces?

  • @scottmichael8113
    @scottmichael8113 Год назад

    can ethyl alcohol be used , i am just getting started in resin printing and would like to know

  • @MattWeber
    @MattWeber 3 года назад +2

    The white on the acetone prints is from over exposure to the acetone. I only rinse models for about 5-10 seconds in acetone. Over exposure can cause the layers of the print to actually seperate if your exposure time is even half a second low during the print. Some resins also just do NOT do well with acetone, like Sidekick. For the most part I use acetone for thick resins as it cuts thru it super quick and prints that have super super fine details, while I use denatured alcohol (about 15 second rinse) for everything else. I stopped using an ultrasonic cleaner months ago as it just was a time waste vs the seconds it takes with acetone/denatured alcohol.

    • @Guardian_Arias
      @Guardian_Arias 6 месяцев назад

      Awesome Confirmation Bias Confirmed, jokes aside I assumed what you described. Since Denatured alcohol is typically 60% ethanol alcohol (everclear) and 40% methanol I suspect acetone diluted with 40-50% water will give me 15 second rinse time with the added bonus of being even cheaper per 1 gallon of diluted solution.

  • @alfredopaez3538
    @alfredopaez3538 3 года назад +1

    I almost used the “dentured” alcohol as mouth wash 😂...love the video...have you tried filling up the ultrasonic cleaner with water and filling up a ziplock bag with your print and cleaning solution..?

  • @allainfrancisco7584
    @allainfrancisco7584 2 года назад

    Not sure if anyone has mentioned, but careful around acetone. It can dissolve certain rubber materials. I was cleaning some spray foam insulation with acetone, and it got on my Fitbit band and it quickly dissolved/broke the band in half.

  • @alexanderlopez4255
    @alexanderlopez4255 3 года назад

    Have you ever tried a cleaning solution called yellow magic 7? I found a gallon of the stuff on amazon and it worked pretty well. You also don't have to worry about it catching fire in an ultrasonic cleaner, in fact they recommended using it in one.

  • @alexwilliams4503
    @alexwilliams4503 3 года назад

    How do you dispose of the water that you use to clean the resin off? Specifically that 5 gallon bucket...

  • @karanash8025
    @karanash8025 3 года назад +1

    I'd love to see a comparison video of specific resin 3d cleaners (Monocure3d Resinaway for example), vs Isopropyl Alcohol.

  • @davem3048
    @davem3048 3 года назад

    On small pieces I use a 10 percent solution of simple green in my ultrasonic cleaner for about 6 minutes at 40C. Then I rince with water and agitate in IPA for 2 minutes. A final rince in water and then compressed air to dry. Very clean, matte finish, not sticky.

  • @phoenix0828
    @phoenix0828 2 года назад

    Can I use the denatured alcohol in a wash and cure or is that a bad idea?

  • @billyw8186
    @billyw8186 2 года назад

    I know you're a fan of the Wham Bam build plate, but what was that plate your pieces were on at 1:30??

  • @MaeEvelynn
    @MaeEvelynn 2 года назад

    How does this effect clear resin prints? IPA tends to frost the print before curing.

  • @JetCrayfish8
    @JetCrayfish8 3 года назад

    Hey uncle Jesse I have a question I know I should probably already know this but I I do think I speak for those that also wonders the same thing as well with resin 3D film unment is it possible to recycle the prints after it as been cured sorry for the dome question but with normal 3D printers filunment you can recycle it and use it allover again so that's why I'm asking this a possibility or will it be a possibility in the future I mean that would help with saving a bit of money if they could

  • @gaxon1920
    @gaxon1920 3 года назад

    I use IPA in my Ultrasonic cleaner, however I never turn the heater on. Is there something I don’t know about the Ultrasonic cleaners and IPA that causes fires?

  • @dumbcat
    @dumbcat 3 года назад

    someone online mentioned you can use flammable cleaning products in an ultrasonic cleaner *IF* you fill the ultrasonic cleaner with water *THEN* seal your print inside a plastic bag filled with IPA and carefully lower the plastic bag into the water

  • @TommiHonkonen
    @TommiHonkonen 2 года назад

    pro tip when pouring have the spout on the top. It seems like the wrong way to do it but as the air gets in the can it does spray if the spout is at the bottom

  • @lainpowers8146
    @lainpowers8146 3 года назад +1

    Hmm.. This is good to know, im tight with money so might go with Mean Green till i can afford the Dental Alcohol.
    Just wondering if you try Goo-Gone or Off-Goo. I seen them at my hardware store and just wonder.

  • @RickDeNatale
    @RickDeNatale 2 года назад

    I know this is almost two years old, and I confess I haven't read all of the comments, but when I watched the previous video with Simple green, Mr Clean, and mean green, I wondered if this would be amenable to reuse after leaving the solution in UV light so cure the 'dissolved' resin and then filtering, like you can do with IPA.

  • @Battlefronter
    @Battlefronter 2 года назад

    Just a question, do you have to cure resin 3d prints or can you leave them uncured?

  • @robsims6352
    @robsims6352 3 года назад +3

    I've just started TPM - I don't want to use anything highly flammable like IPA, acetone or denatured alcohol because of where the printer is located but TPM beats all of those for cleaning effectiveness.

  • @TheIcemanModdeler
    @TheIcemanModdeler 3 года назад

    And i just bought 2 bottles of IPA, tried Fairy( since Mean Green isn't available in EU) and some of prints came out sticky, don't have an ultrasonic cleaner.

  • @joetoeforsho
    @joetoeforsho 3 года назад

    Any word on those Disposable Vap trays on Amazon. I have not been able to find them in a long time

  • @coldbanjocustoms
    @coldbanjocustoms 7 месяцев назад

    Hey by any chance can you use dawn dish soap?

  • @robsonribeiro7552
    @robsonribeiro7552 Год назад

    Hey guys, does anyone know if is safe (I mean about not breaking the machine) to use mean grean in the Anycubic Wash cure station?

  • @Reapray
    @Reapray 3 года назад +1

    I was really hoping for LAs totally awesome to make the cut for something to try

  • @antprintdesignprint5003
    @antprintdesignprint5003 2 года назад

    You are one brave Uncle brushing like that so close to your eyes on the iron man mask with no protection! great video though and this sold me on the turps/white spirit/DEEEEE natured 😁 alcohol solution for washing, ISO is 5 times the price of turps in the UK.

  • @standavis3165
    @standavis3165 Год назад

    In the UK its called flash, usually £1-2 per liter... looks awesome and smells great

  • @joetovar9413
    @joetovar9413 3 года назад

    Can u make a nesbox update I still don't know how to use it and it says there's no files when I click my folder with the file in it

  • @dresdencypher
    @dresdencypher 2 года назад

    Are denatured alcohol not something I can put in my washing machine?

  • @schuhmansmodelshop8657
    @schuhmansmodelshop8657 3 года назад

    Have you done any testing with water washable resin?

  • @coolastig24
    @coolastig24 3 года назад

    someone suggested to me to use laquer thinner maybe you could try experiment on that too thankyou!

  • @davidgoff5883
    @davidgoff5883 2 года назад

    Deeee - Natured dude 😉👍🏻

  • @Lavadog11
    @Lavadog11 3 года назад

    I noticed that using the water washable and 70% IPA which I can still get easily and cheaply works great. Better than just straight water.