# Scrape off Cured resin on Build Plate **URL:** \ **Category:** Support & Troubleshooting\ **Created:** [September 4, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688 "2022-09-04T20:23:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ottocentric](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19b73/32.png) [@ottocentric](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ottocentric)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688/1 "2022-09-04T20:23:16Z")
Hey I have a few build plates with a thin layer of resin that has hardened on. Is there a good way of removing that cured resin? I tried putting them in the freezer and scraping off the resin with a razor but its still pretty caked on. Any help would be great, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Corey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/corey_m/32/18987_2.png) [@Corey\_M](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Corey_M)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688/2 "2022-09-08T18:10:04Z")
Hey @ottocentric, Sorry for the delay on the reply here, it looks like I missed this one! Unfortunately, once the resin is cured it is essentially a plastic (or more intense material depending on the type of resin) so trying to chip away is probably your best bet. Otherwise, you can [reach out to our Support Team](https://support.formlabs.com/s/contact-support?language=en_US) to see if they have any alternatives or some additional help that they can provide. As a best practice, if you are not going to put the Build Platform directly back into the printer after a print, then you should wipe the surface clean with IPA and a paper towel to minimize chances of any resin solidifying. ---
**Author:** ![agiorgitis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@agiorgitis](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/agiorgitis)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688/3 "2022-09-08T18:50:34Z")
A costy but good solution would be to get a Platform 2 which is flexible and you wont encounter such issue again, because the cured resin will break off upon bending the platform. Not sure whether it’s on sale yet. @Corey_M ---
**Author:** ![Corey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/corey_m/32/18987_2.png) [@Corey\_M](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Corey_M)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688/4 "2022-09-09T14:28:15Z")
@agiorgitis they are available for order but they are currently backordered by a bit; this will definitely be a good solution but I can’t guarantee it will be foolproof depending on which type of resin and how much has cured to the platform (in one huge sheet, for example). I might test this out once I get my hands on one. ---
**Author:** ![ottocentric](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19b73/32.png) [@ottocentric](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ottocentric)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688/5 "2022-09-09T15:39:47Z")
Yeah these were a couple extra build plates that I got from a facebook marketplace deal. I was shocked at how well that resin had adhered to the plate. Thanks for the response! ---
**Author:** ![Corey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/corey_m/32/18987_2.png) [@Corey\_M](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Corey_M)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688/6 "2022-09-09T17:23:30Z")
Happy to help, @ottocentric! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/formlabs/original/3X/5/b/5bc2bdf993ff27c2e0eecab5010b25626fbb327a.png) [@system](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/scrape-off-cured-resin-on-build-plate/34688/7 "2023-03-11T05:23:58Z")
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