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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 10:56 PM
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Chevy Corvette StingRay C7 Engine Cover Decals 2014 2015 2016

saw this - wouldn't this heat up and melt? or cause the engine to heat up?

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I assume you are talking about these (perhaps in another color):




If so, these have been sold for some time. I have not heard of any problems with them. Very unlikely to cause the engine to heat up (I'm sure they transmit heat well). I'd be more concerned with how well they hold up.
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^^^ yes that is it - can that really hold up to the heat?

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Looks great,,,were is that one from?
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Originally Posted by Nuke991
Looks great,,,were is that one from?
www.corvettedecals@gmail.com

Same guy that makes the rear CHMSL decals. Priced right as well.

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Chevy Corvette StingRay C7 Engine Cover Decals 2014 2015 2016

saw this - wouldn't this heat up and melt? or cause the engine to heat up?

any ideas?
No they don't melt.
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so could you have the engine cover "vinyl Wrapped"? or would that heat / melt?
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You should have no problems with those.
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I've got this engine cover in red and have experienced no problems due to heat...
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