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Best filament for car parts that sit in the sun?

MC
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So I want to print some dashbard stuff but my car sits outside all day. Will PLA hold up or should I use something else? I've heard PETG is better for heat but wanted to check here first.

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NJ
Nicole J.4mo ago

Try printing at 245C with 70mm/s. That's my sweet spot for PETG.

NJ
Nicole J.4mo ago

I always do a temp tower first. Makes a huge difference in layer adhesion.

MM
Mark M.4mo ago

Nice

AA
Amanda A.4mo ago

This works

NJ
Nicole J.4mo ago

Make sure you're doing 4 walls minimum. Infill honestly doesnt matter as much as wall thickness.

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