AliExpress - GEEETECH 10KG ABS+ Filament 1.75mm Spool Wire - $71.45

tcope

Mar 04, 2026 09:06 PM

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tcopeMar 04, 2026 09:06 PM

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I've never liked ABS but that is mainly back when I was not using an enclosed printer and probably 5 year ago. My go to instead has been PETG. However, there is something to be said for ABS. It does better on things like vehicle interiors as PETG temps top out at 158F and ABS is 208F. PETG might be okay but that extra 50 degrees means a lot.

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smalltimeprintfarmer

Mar 04, 2026 09:42 PM

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smalltimeprintfarmerMar 04, 2026 09:42 PM

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the reason i use abs is that it sands like non-plastic materials.

if you want to paint an object pla and petg sand like garbage, you have to spend more time doing bodywork than anything else.

abs sands nicely, you can use an abs/acetone slurry to cover layer lines, and acetone vapor smoothing if you want it glassy smooth

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CrimsonCable738

Mar 04, 2026 09:57 PM

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CrimsonCable738Mar 04, 2026 09:57 PM

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Quote from tcope

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I've never liked ABS but that is mainly back when I was not using an enclosed printer and probably 5 year ago. My go to instead has been PETG. However, there is something to be said for ABS. It does better on things like vehicle interiors as PETG temps top out at 158F and ABS is 208F. PETG might be okay but that extra 50 degrees means a lot.

It's also far more suited for anything springy. Most standard printing plastics (PLA/PETG) are extremely brittle.

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EagerName875

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Mar 06, 2026 05:21 AM

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EagerName875

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Mar 06, 2026 05:21 AM

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This says the material is "ABS+" but doesn't say what the "+" is. Anyone know?

clinteastwood

Mar 06, 2026 05:30 PM

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clinteastwoodMar 06, 2026 05:30 PM

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Quote from EagerName875

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This says the material is "ABS+" but doesn't say what the "+" is. Anyone know?

It's "+" for extra marketing!

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flyboygeo

Mar 10, 2026 05:09 PM

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flyboygeoMar 10, 2026 05:09 PM

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AliExpress - GEEETECH 10KG ABS+ Filament 1.75mm Spool Wire - $71.45

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