{"product_id":"car-builders-direct-to-heat-pipe-shield","title":"Car Builders Direct To Heat Pipe Shield, 1000 x 300mm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"answer-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hot downpipe or cat sitting close to the floor, a brake line or a wiring loom cooks what is next to it. This 1000 x 300mm shield wraps straight onto the pipe to keep that heat in. The 1000 x 300mm sheet has a woven ceramic core inside dimpled aluminium, is flameproof and rated to 1000°C continuous, and comes with eight stainless Click Ties to strap it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePipe heat problems this shield deals with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeaders and downpipes radiating heat through a crowded engine bay.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shield goes straight onto the pipe so the heat is held at the source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA DPF or catalytic converter radiating into the floor.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made to sit directly on those parts, which adhesive heat shields cannot do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe wraps that come undone or need special tools.\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied stainless Click Ties adjust, come off again and need no special tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot knowing how wide to cut for the pipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Car Builders give the circumference for common pipe sizes, listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works and why it holds heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside is woven ceramic insulation, outside is a dimpled aluminium face that protects it and can be folded over to seal the edges. Because it is built for direct contact, it is the one to use on the pipe itself. Peel and Stick Heat Shield, rated to 500°C, is for deflecting heat on nearby panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbossed aluminium sheet with woven ceramic insulation, 1000 x 300mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 stainless Click Ties, 7mm x 400mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking out how much pipe you can cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure around the pipe and use that as your cut width. Car Builders list 2 inch pipe at 159.5mm, 2.5 inch at 199.5mm, 3 inch at 239mm and 3.5 inch at 279mm around. Cover the full 360° in tight spots like the engine bay, and about 270° on road facing sections so some air can get through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich exhaust parts does it suit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo vehicle list is given; you size it by pipe. Car Builders list headers, manifolds, downpipes, catalytic converters, exhaust systems, DPFs and turbo housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWrapping a pipe step by step\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Scissors and a cold exhaust. The Click Ties need no tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure around the pipe, or read the circumference from the table in the sizing section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the ceramic insulation to that width and the length of pipe you are covering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the ceramic on the aluminium sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the aluminium edge back over the ceramic to seal it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap it onto the pipe with the ceramic against the metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock it down with the Click Ties, or with radiator hose clamps if you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c9rOfrE-eDo\" title=\"Direct To Heat Pipe Shield video\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BW45DFizI-k\" title=\"Direct To Heat Pipe Shield video\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMistakes that make pipe fits go wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting the ceramic to the full sheet width on a small pipe. Size it from the circumference first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting the aluminium face to the pipe instead of the ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapping a road facing pipe the full way round. Car Builders suggest about 270° there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning the Click Ties loose, which lets the shield slide along the pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheet size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 x 300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimpled aluminium face over woven ceramic insulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature rating, continuous\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature rating, peak\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1350°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTies included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Click Ties, 7mm x 400mm, stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2HPIPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I pick this over Peel and Stick Heat Shield?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick this one for anything you are wrapping directly, like exhaust tube, headers or a cat. Peel and Stick is adhesive, rated to 500°C, and is for reflecting heat off surrounding areas such as the underbody or firewall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is inside the aluminium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoven ceramic insulation. The dimpled aluminium face encloses it, and the shield is flameproof to 1000°C continuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat ties come with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight stainless Click Ties, 7mm x 400mm. They adjust, can be removed and need no special tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat width do I cut for my pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCar Builders list 159.5mm for 2 inch, 199.5mm for 2.5 inch, 239mm for 3 inch and 279mm for 3.5 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it go on a turbo housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Car Builders list turbo housings along with headers, manifolds, downpipes, cats and DPFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply. Contact our team for warranty help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"related-links\"\u003eAlso for your build: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-direct-to-heat-muffler-shield\"\u003edirect to heat muffler shield\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-thw-exhaust-titanium-header-wrap\"\u003e15m header wrap roll\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-click-ties-stainless-8-pack\"\u003eclick ties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Car Builders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67857709989981,"sku":"D2HPIPE","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9528\/9437\/files\/d2hpipe_01_D2HPIPE.jpg?v=1793163725","url":"https:\/\/frankiesautoelectrics.com.au\/products\/car-builders-direct-to-heat-pipe-shield","provider":"Frankies Auto Electrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}