Seasoning a 3D printer's nozzle

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Found at: http://3dplatform.com/3d-printing-tips-preventing-nozzle-jams

An interesting concept - basically seasoning a 3D print nozzle
with canola oil, like we'd season a piece of cast iron cookware.
I've edited the procedure down a bit, to just the essentials.

***HOWEVER*** I'm not sure how any oil transfer into or onto
the part build surface would affect filament or layer-layer
binding on the part. This COULD be considered "contamination".

Thoughts? Experience?

In another post, they also mention using Beer (yes, break out
a Bud Light) as a base plate coating when using PLA.
Gee... Do you "spray on and let dry", "paint it on" or what?
(Simple spray beer: Shake can, point at print bed, pop the top... ;-)

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3D Printing Tips: The Simple Canola Oil Nozzle Treatment

The canola oil treatment, also known as the process of “seasoning
the nozzle,” helps lubricate the nozzle, prevents material build-up
inside the nozzle, and improves overall print reliability.
This process can be done before starting a new print, or while
the print is running. We recommend performing this procedure
every other day, or before starting a big print.

Canola Oil Treatment Procedure:
(1) Dab a drop of canola oil on a piece of paper towel.
(2) Rub the paper towel with the oil up and down on the
filament that is about to feed into the extruder head.
(3) Extrude approximately 100 – 200 mm of filament, to ensure
the oil is evenly distributed around the nozzle's interior.
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- Keith Mc.