HICTOP Ender 3 v2 Upgrades Flexible Build Plate PEI Steel Sheet 235x235mm Works for Ender 3/Ender 3 Pro/Ender 5 3D Printers

I was pretty skeptical about this at first, thinking that all the online clamoring were by fanbois who just didnt know how to set up their printer, and using the PEI spring steel plate as a crutch. When the opportunity came along, I decided to do a true comparison. you can see in the photo, I have an ender 3 pro running the stock buildtak surface. I replaced the ender 3 v2s glass plate with the Hictop PEI, and the cr-10s has the stock glass bed. all 3 printers were dialed in, and adhesion is great from all 3 without needing any sort of air (like hairspray or glue). In the adhesion category, I would give the edge to buildtak, but all 3 are about comparable. the thing that really sets the Hictop apart, is the removal of the pieces. Im used to just waiting for the parts to cool, and they automatically pop off the surface once it has cooled (on the glass), but with the springsteel, the wait is over. I can easily lift the edge and remove the print perfectly. personal preference. I actually like the slight grain on the print surface vs. the mirror finish from glass, so this was actually a nice change for me. bottom line, I didnt expect to like it, especially with the cost of entry being a not-inexpensive amount, but if you can get it on sale, or money isnt a factor, then this definitely provides a nice upgrade to the printing experience.

This is one of those purchases that you wish you had picked up much earlier. I didnt think much of the hype around PEI beds until I started printing on mine, but wow does it make a huge difference in bed adhesion. And you dont even have to remove parts once the bed cools, you can just pick it right up. The flexible nature of the spring steel also helps with removal immediately right after a print. The higher price for a textured bed like this one is also well worth it, not only does it give the first layer a great texture, but it also gives it much more surface area for the plastic to stick. Its also much more forgiving about the accuracy of your z-offset due to the uneven nature of the texture. Beware of accidental nozzle scraps and scratches on the surface though! I accidentally set a print too low and part of the first layer left a noticeable imprint from the nozzle being too close. It leaves a slight mark on prints, but is barely noticeable since it was barely too low.

Im just amazed people are complaining about the rough surface it produces, HELLO... YOU ARE BASICALLY PRINTING ON SANDPAPER NOT GLASS.. This stuff really adheres, and the magnet is thin, light and holds the bed really well. At the price and performance, no complains from me.

I installed it and ran pid and re-calibrated the z axis with bl touch it works wonderful, prints pop right off after cooling for just a little bit

Received my 310x310 textured bed sheet fast! Already printed a few things on it and it’s working perfectly! PLA and PETG sticking well!

I ordered this product because i was having trouble with my prints sticking, i am new to 3d printing, these pei sheets have worked great for me with pla and pla plus so far!

3rd try and still will not stick . I had high hopes but it all went up in webbing ... wasted money cleaned it 3 times and leveled and used auto level and still will not bound to PLA .

Got this bed primarily for bed adhesion and it does the job perfectly but what I didnt expect to like also is that it makes it so easy to remove the prints and it actually evened out the uneven areas on my bed. Goodbye glue sticks and uneven prints.

I went from not being able to get past the first layer, with the print pulling off the glass bed. I added this, re-leveled and was able to have a very successful first print!! The print and skirt came off perfect, after cooling.

I have used this surface with PLA+ (two brands), PETG, TPU, and Polycarbonate. It works great for all of them, especially for PC which requires high temperatures that would otherwise damage/deform other printing surfaces.