Metallic PETG Filament – Reflective Metallic Finish, 1.75mm, 1kg

Reflective pigments give a metal-inspired sheen that catches curves and surface detail. The exact look shifts with lighting, layer height, speed, temperature, and print orientation, so orientation is worth planning. For projects where finish is the point, see holiday ornaments and gift prints.

No — it creates a metallic visual effect, not the mechanical or electrical properties of metal. It prints and behaves as PETG. If you need real stiffness rather than the look of it, our guide to carbon-fiber and glass-fiber filaments covers the filled options including PETG-CF.

Start at 230–250°C. For PETG Matte HF, use 230–260°C. Nudge the temperature up if layer bonding is weak or you're printing faster; bring it down if you see stringing or excess gloss. A temperature tower settles it in one print — here's how to read one.

Use a heated bed at 70–90°C. A clean build surface plus a thin release layer on smooth PEI or glass gives reliable adhesion without bonding too strongly. If the first layer still misbehaves, work through our bed adhesion troubleshooting guide in order.

Dry PETG at 60–65°C for 6–8 hours as soon as you notice popping, bubbles, rough surfaces, or extra stringing. Use a filament dryer or a controlled oven that holds a stable low temperature — ovens, dry boxes, and dedicated dryers compared covers what each one costs and how well it works.

Almost always one of three things: absorbed moisture, too much nozzle heat, or untuned retraction and travel settings. Dry the spool first — how to dry filament at home covers the options — then work through retraction tuning explained before touching anything else.

No. PETG prints well in the open — just keep the printer out of strong drafts and use moderate cooling. Enclosures matter most for materials that shrink hard as they cool, which warping 101 explains in detail.

It works with most FDM/FFF printers that take 1.75mm filament, have a heated bed, and can hold the recommended nozzle temperature. Always follow your printer and build-plate guidance. Running an AMS or multi-material unit? See setting up Filazoo filament in your AMS.