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Which filament for…

Car exterior trim or mirror cap

Direct sun, rain, road heat, and vibration.

Outdoor / sunlight
Hot environments
Functional parts

Best pick

ASA · standard
ASA
Home, with precautions
UV- and weather-resistant, tough, and heat-tolerant. The go-to for parts that live outside.
- Outdoor / sunlight
- Hot environments
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 90-110 °C
Strength
4 out of 5
Heat
4 out of 5
Ease
2 out of 5

Exterior car parts see sun and weather daily, which is exactly where ASA excels.
The carbon-fiber variant is stiffer for rigid brackets.
PETG-CF can work for rigid brackets in a pinch, but ASA is the proven choice for long-term sun exposure.

Also works

ASA
ASA-CF
Home, with precautions
ASA filled with carbon fiber. Stiff, matte, and weatherproof, for rigid outdoor and automotive parts.
- Outdoor / sunlight
- Hot environments
Nozzle 245-275 °CBed 90-110 °C
Strength
4 out of 5
Heat
4 out of 5
Ease
2 out of 5
PETG
PETG-CF
Home, with precautions
PETG filled with carbon fiber. Stiffer, with a matte finish and cleaner prints.
- Functional parts
- Load-bearing / mechanical
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 65-80 °C
Strength
4 out of 5
Heat
3 out of 5
Ease
3 out of 5

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