I got sick of always having to worry about fingerprints and having to clean them when I’m not careful enough so I recently bought some rubber gloves. It is much better.
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I’ve been running into a similar issue. I’ve had my x1c for a couple weeks now. The first couple prints held nicely but then each time at least one of my group prints would pop off. I’ve washed it with soap and water, rubbed it down with ISP, glued sticks work ok but still not 100%, I’ve also tried hairspray and also no good. I’m printing PLA, I have my bed set to 60c, and as soon as one piece of the group fails the print head will slide it into other pieces which start knocking them loose as well. The ONLY thing I’m thankful for so far has been the SKIP feature in the software so I don’t have to start completely over when I’m 24+hrs into a 72hr print.
I have not found a need for this as I would probably leave additional fingerprints whose oil the ISP would then evenly distribute across the plate.
You can improve glue stick performance by taking a moist-to-wet cloth to disperse the glue evenly across the build plate. Once dried, it will leave a very thin, very effective glue/release film across the build plate.
I assume you are using Brims on the troublesome parts?
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I get this a lot if I’m switching between different types of filament. If I switch to a different brand, I take a paper towel that is slightly wet and wipe the plate. It helps a lot with this issue.
Interestingly Wham Bam says use ISP 98 to clean the carbon plate. Recommend soap only after trying that.
I was skeptical, especially since I’ve been having issues with that plate.
However, it is all you need, other than a clean paper towel. I used to use a microfiber but have since learned they can leave lint behind and don’t always get everything off. I also wonder about fabric softener or detergent from washing causing issues. That comes from knowing you should use soap, when you do, that has no perfume or lotions added.
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Well, my experience is limited to the Bambu plates (and the ancient Tevo stickers).
I have had the best of success on the Bambu plates just with dishwashing liquid, water and, very occasional, a good scrub with the bristles of a dishwashing brush. Only a single case of needing to use steel wool on a textured plate to date. Still not sure if I just removed contaminants or also re-lifed the surface by again exposing original plate material.
I also heard about the microfibre being able loose threads but I’d expect that I’d see them. So far, my experience has been that as long as there’s no non-adhesive film on the plate, printing is usually fine.
PS: The carbon pattern leaves an imprint on the part, right? I have 2 of Bambu’s 4 holographic build plates and yeah, I clean them muuuuch more carefully than the smooth and textured plates. Dishwashing liquid, water, a cloth and a looot of gentle stroking rather than the more robust scrub my other plates get.
No, this is real carbon fiber. Just like parts molded with it the plate is carbon fiber in resin. There is no texture or design left on the part, just smooth.
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Oooh, nice 
I was not aware of Carbon Fibre plates. What are the advantages?
Oh, and depending on the resin used, it may explain why water is not recomended. A build plate with even minor changes in its thermal properties (due to water uptake for example) could become frustrating.
There’s a vid and link in that thread.
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I had reliability issues with a glue stick then discovered a spray glue for filament printers at my local electronics store. It seems to work a treat and doesn’t leave any marks. Cleans up with just water.