Thermal protection coating 'could enhance modified cars'

Owners of modified cars looking to protect the engine and electronic equipment found in their vehicle may be interested in a new product that claims to reduce surface temperatures by as much as 64 per cent.

Produced by Zircotec, the flexible ceramic heat shield is thought to be the first of its kind and can be used to protect engine bay components, fuel tanks, batteries, bodywork and electrical systems from excessive heat.

Known as ZircoFlex, the material is 0.25mm thick and weighs 460g per square metre and can be cut to shape before being applied by hand or machine.

"ZircoFlex offers a robust and durable solution for the thermal protection of vital engine and electronic components," explained sales and marketing director for the firm Peter Whyman, adding that it also has the benefit of reducing temperatures inside the car.

It is currently being trialled by a Formula One racing team but can also be used on modified track cars, which, according to the firm, often run much hotter than manufacturers initially intended.

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