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PETG vs ABS for engine bay parts?

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Chris S.

4mo ago

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Need to print a couple small brackets that will be near (not on) the engine. Its gonna get pretty hot there. Is PETG enough or should I go with ABS? Ive never printed ABS before.

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MC

yeah man this worked great for me! printed it last week and its still solid

MC

nice! gonna try this on my car too

MM
Mark M.4mo ago

This works

MM
Mark M.4mo ago

Good idea

MC

PETG is def the way to go. pla will just warp

NJ
Nicole J.4mo ago

You'll want to use PETG with at least 0.2mm layer height. Works way better than PLA for car parts.

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