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Metallic Gray· Overture PLA

Name: Overture PLA Metallic Gray
Brand: Overture

Overture

BasicMetallic

Ease of use Very easy

Beginner-friendly. Prints reliably at default settings on almost any printer.

Filament Color

Metallic Gray#8B98AC

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Overture PLA Metallic Gray Summary

This filament is beginner-friendly to print. Worth watching: it can be low on heat resistance.

Print characteristics

Layer adhesion GoodBed adhesion ModerateBridging & overhang ExcellentSpeed sensitivity ModerateWarping LowShrinkage 0.2-0.6 %Stringing LowOozing LowOdor Mild

Strengths

Solid strength for everyday parts
Stiff and rigid, resists flexing
Stays flat, very little warping
Prints clean with minimal stringing
Food-safe potential with the right setup

Things to watch

Softens in heat, not for hot cars or near heat sources
Degrades in sunlight, not ideal for long-term outdoor use
Can be brittle, may crack under sharp impact
Wears down under friction, not for high-wear parts

Drying

This material is fairly forgiving about moisture. When it needs drying, run it at 40-50 °C for 4-6 h.

Compatibility

ENCLOSURE

Not Required

PART COOLING

Max

NOZZLE TEMP

195–220 °C

BED TEMP

35–65 °C

Color

A solid Metallic Gray filament. It reads as a light, muted gray, close to light slate gray.

Finish

This filament has a metallic look.

Finishing

SandablePaintableVapor-smoothableMachinableGlue-friendly

Common uses

🎨 Art & Cosplay Display modelsFigurines & statues

🏡 Home Drawer organizersPlanters

🎲 Gaming Board game insertsMiniatures

Specialties

BasicDefault finish with no special surface treatment; slight natural sheen. Prints with a slightly glossy surface and visible layer lines, and is the baseline against which all other finishes are compared.

MetallicShiny and reflective like polished metal. The color stays the same from every angle. Contains no metal.