In search of the ultimate build plate/surface...

[sdtag]

I started with blue tape and the glue stick.
I went to 3D Eez, a brush on surface
I bought a Geckotek plate and I love it
I tried Build Tak - I had to wait too long to get the print off.
I am back to Geckotek.
When I first installed my Geckotek plate, I forgot to adjust my z offset and dug a nice groove into the plate. Now I just try to avoid that area when I print. I have had it about 3 or 4 months and so far so good. I wipe it off about every other week with alcohol or acetone.
The only downside, and I'm not sure if it's the plate or my printer, I have to keep adjusting my z offset about every week or so. I'm not sure what's changing but when I get a print and the bottom layer looks funny or lets go I adjust my z offset and it's good again. I print using ABS mostly and some PLA.
And of course "Levelness is next to Godliness"

[adrianq]

The "Levelness" has really been the bane of my existence. I put most of the blame on my aluminum build plate. After discovering the dip in the center my quest for a durable and FLAT started.

GeckoTek looks very promising. My only stopping point is how durable/long lasting it will be.

I would LOVE to try Printbite, but have no idea how I can get it here in the states.