hawkeyeent 0 Posted January 30, 2011 I have a customer who runs a shop that builds race car engines and he wanted some decals the put on the heads. I felt that it would be no problem, however the heat from the headers concerns me. I was going to use Oracal 651, but couldn't find any specs that made me feel comfortable with this application. ANyone know whether 651 or any other vinyl can stand up to the heat? Roughly... between 850-1100 deg. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towman208 38 Posted January 30, 2011 i don't think it's going to work at least 651. look at it this way a heat gun at min. gets to a 1000 deg.. and it melts vinyl.but i have no sug. on what to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conquestgraphics 4 Posted January 30, 2011 it wont hold up but you can make him stencils to paint the heads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 30, 2011 it wont hold up but you can make him stencils to paint the heads +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted January 30, 2011 Me and my buddy plan on trying to powdercoat over vinyl with clear powder coat and see how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J3werks 1 Posted January 30, 2011 Put them on the valve covers. Many of the motor builders in my area put them on the valve covers and have no problems with the heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prototype66 20 Posted January 31, 2011 or cut out stencil stickers and etch the heads!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkeyeent 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Yeah they are going on the valve covers, but I didn't know how much the heat from the headers would affect it. After talking to a few other people today, I think it should be fine. If not, I got a few new ideas in my back pocket thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
