Hotend Fix for Creality QuickConnect - Cheap Cotton and Kapton Tape Melting

So that didn't work.. see the result here    • Creality Quick Connect MK8 Hotend Fail!  

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I recently purchased a couple Creality Hotend Quick Connects from Creality's store on eBay https://ebay.to/2QO8WYA

I generally try to stay stock so I did not go for a custom hotend. I was pretty excited, I had a few knockoff hotends that were cheap but just weren't doing the job. The quick connect solution looked promising, the challenge was the cotton was melting into my print. Here is how I fixed it.

Here is my guide on replacing the hotend.
https://makersteve.com/2018/10/29/cr-...

Parts I used:
Original MK8 Extruder Hot End kit 0.4mm Nozzle For CR-10 Series 3D Printer https://ebay.to/2zhyc2u
MK8 Silicone Sock https://ebay.to/2qMvOwe

Supplies I used:
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Loctite Blue Thread Locker, Medium Strength - https://amzn.to/2FlpqpX
Metric Button Head Screw Assortment - https://amzn.to/2Fmy1bJ
Sunlu PLA 1.75mm, Black - https://amzn.to/2PP5e3N

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Digital Level DXL360S - https://amzn.to/2FgvAHS
Klein Wire Stripper - https://amzn.to/2B0XHqe

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This was filmed with Windows 10 "Camera" and absolutely no editing.
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Steve