The tougher everyday choice. More heat- and impact-tolerant than PLA, and decent outdoors in the shade.
Nozzle 230-250 °CBed 70-85 °C
Which filament for…
Car phone mount or vent clip
A dashboard in direct sun averages about 70 °C; cabin air about 45 °C.
Best pick
- This is the classic case where PLA fails: a dashboard in summer sun passes PLA’s softening point and the mount droops or warps.
- PETG handles most car interiors and survives vibration and knocks.
- For a dashboard that gets full sun all day, ASA or ABS gives more margin.
Also works
PETG tuned for high-speed printing. Same toughness, faster flow, fewer compromises at speed.
Nozzle 240-260 °CBed 70-85 °C
UV- and weather-resistant, tough, and heat-tolerant. The go-to for parts that live outside.
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 90-110 °C
Tough, heat-resistant, and easy to sand and smooth. The classic choice for enclosures and hot parts.
Nozzle 230-260 °CBed 90-110 °C
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Figures vary by brand and test method; check your filament's datasheet.