Windex Touch Up Dispensers

[Jim Fouch]

Just a tip for other 3D Printer users. I like to make sure my print bed is clean before each print. I normally use some Acetone or Isopropyl-Alcoho.

I used to just use normal bottle and take the lid off and dab some on a piece of paper towel. Not a big deal.

A few months ago I came across these Windex Touch Up dispensers and removed the cleaner they came with and replaced with cleaners of my choice.

I was a bit worried that the Acetone would eat through the dispenser, but after a few weeks it's holding strong.

This makes it so much easier get a quick dab of the cleaner on a towel and give your print bed a quick cleaning.

I also do some TIG welding and it's also great for cleaning up your aluminum prior to welding.

One side note is these will normally leave a small quantity (I'm guessing 1/10 of an oz or so) in the tube that will evaporate. If you're in a very confined area this may be a concern. But, even using these chemicals in a confined area can be an issue. Make sure you use proper safety procedures with the storage and usages of these items. 

Here is a quick video showing the dispenser in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHl7cPFOr4

[MacGyver]

Now that is amazing!  It's pretty difficult to find bottle and dispensers that will hold up to acetone.  Good job!

[Darrell jan]

This could catch on as a nail polish remover dispenser. If anyone from that community finds out that it works. (Not a nail polish user myself.)

[Dan Newman]

On 07/12/2014, 3:57 PM, Darrell jan wrote:
> This could catch on as a nail polish remover dispenser. If anyone from that
> community finds out that it works. (Not a nail polish user myself.)

They already have been using the lab/medical office equivalent for decades: dark brown
glass bottle with very non-reactive, solvent friendly cap and tube, etc. Similar to

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190978491059?lpid=82

The ones I remember back in the 70's were glass with components from Nalgene.

Dan