Laminate RL logo / sticker under oil pan??

[rob-the-oil-nut]

I am going to be getting a new oil pan installed. Is it possible to have a RedLine logo, emblem, or sticker 'laminated' to the underside? I'm not sure if 'laminated' is the right word or term. We're not talking about a certificate of completion here. This would have to stay in place despite undercarriage washings, Canadian winters, etc. You can't just shrink-wrap a portion of an oil pan with a clear, non-etching, durable plastic just like that, can you?
Or is it not worth the trouble, to make the mechanics that work under my car say 'wow' or roll their eyes? And you know, I'd be devastated it it came half-off in January...

Someone said there are no dumb questions, and on this board it's OK to be a bit nutty about oil, so please don't tease me too badly

Rob-the-oil-nut

 

[RavenTai]

if the sticker you use can hold up to the solvents in paint you could spray a thick coat of clear coat over the whole sticker and pan, heat rock chips and road salt will eventually take their toll but it would last a lot longer than a bare sticker

 

[The_Jeff]

maybe you could make a (sturdy) stencil then etch/sandblast the pan. You'd be stuck with a monochrome logo, but it would be a cool "rough on smooth" and last forever...

The rough part would hold grime where the smooth would wipe clean. The logo would get more evident as the miles pile on...

 

[rob-the-oil-nut]

Great ideas! I never thought of either!

How long has RedLine been called RedLine? No rumours about them changing their name or anything, eh?

BTW: Am I biased toward RedLine? YOU BETCHA! I was thinking of calling myself Rob-the-Redline fanatic, but I thought better of it. Imagine the PM's coming in, harassing me about redlining the engine daily, or something. Truth is, I drive in fuel-sipper mode 95 to 99% of the time. At least I think so. Most of the people behind me seem to concur!

THANKS!
Rob the oil nut

 

[JohnBrowning]

I would epoxy primer the pan. Then paint the whole pan red. The cover the area for the logo with masking tape. Then cut the logo int the masking tape with an exacto knife. Remove the tape around the logo leavine the tape with the design on the red color coat. Paint the pan again with either black epoxy primer or with a nice glossy black enamel to match factory paint. Remove remaining tape and behold.

Reinstall pan as is. I would not bother with clear coat.

If you use nothing but catlizeing two part epoxy type paints this could all be done very quickly because they are functional cured in 15-30 minutes. If you use laquer(multiple layers) or enamels(cure time under lamps) it is going to take a lot longer.

I left off the spray paint option's but it would go much as described above. I would not even consider the decal thing. You might consider airbrushing it though.

 

[RavenTai]

what John said would last the longest,

here is a logo for you

 

[rob-the-oil-nut]

Above expectation! You guys rock!
BTW is there any point, sense, etc in doing anything to the INSIDE of the pan? Like epoxy will help crud flow out when the drain plug is removed? Or should I pay extra for a magnetic drain plug (I saw the posting, tend to agree with Patman. Also keep in mind I have a by-pass oil filter. Currently in Auto-RX rinse phase, then intend EDI on RL and take up a used oil analysis with TD maybe late November)
THANKS
Rob-the-oil-nut