Trying to find the factory original style "/R" vinyl decal for a 2006 XJR caliper plate (front & rear) seems to be about impossible. Has anyone tried the XFR/XKR R logo? Thoughts on whether it would hold up to heat and what it's made of?

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Looks like I might be the first, ordered 5 of them today with 1 to be used as an experiment. Considering the lack of replacement vinyl decals available for caliper on my year and the faded "/R" that is now painted over with black caliper paint I ordered 5 R emblems off of Ebay today. Here's what I am thinking, however if differing opinions please post.

These are able to withstand the environment such as road salt, cleaners etc. or they wouldn't be on the back of XFR's or the like. Having lived in Phoenix where exterior black vehicles can often reach 180 degrees during summer months they must be able to withstand at least 180 degrees and likely a bit more based on vehicles being exported to the S.W. US and Middle East.

So to test my theory I ordered 5 badges, 1 to be used as an experiment in the oven starting at 200 degrees for 30 minutes and then if no failure a possible increase to 250 degrees for 10 minutes. My research from the web would indicate that rarely do calipers exceed 200 degrees in daily driving (won't be taking this car to the track) and the likelihood of it exceeding 300 degrees would be primarily caused by extreme braking in a track setting or very aggressive daily driving.

Considering that 10 downhill miles at a 6% grade in the US is a rarity the likelihood of friction from a descent causing an excessive heat up of calipers would also be rare.

My concern is discoloration of the lettering and adhesive remaining intact. Upon receipt of the emblems I will post the results of my oven experiment for others to consider.

 

did it work out with the badges?

 

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