Why Use The Exoracing Heat Reflective Tape Installation Kit?

Heat reflective tape and reflective sheet work best when they are applied to a properly prepared surface. If the surface is dirty, greasy or dusty, the adhesive may not bond as well, and the final finish can look poor.

The Exoracing microfibre cloth helps clean the surface before fitting, while the felt edge squeegee helps press the tape or sheet down smoothly without scratching the face of the material.

This kit is especially useful when fitting reflective tape around intake pipes, airboxes, bulkheads, engine bay panels, heat shields, plastic trims, aluminium panels and other smooth surfaces near heat sources.

It is a simple add-on that helps reduce wasted reflective tape, messy edges, trapped air and poor adhesion.

When Should You Use This Kit?

• You are fitting heat reflective tape to intake pipework, airboxes or engine bay panels.
• You are installing a gold or silver heat reflective sheet.
• You want a cleaner finish with fewer bubbles and creases.
• You are applying reflective material to painted, polished, anodised, aluminium, carbon, plastic or glass surfaces.
• You are preparing a surface that may have fingerprints, oil, dust, wax or light dirt on it.
• You want the install to look neater the first time, instead of wasting tape.

Best Products To Use This Kit With

This kit is designed to work with adhesive-backed heat reflective products. It pairs especially well with Exoracing gold and silver heat reflective tape and Exoracing gold and silver heat reflective sheet.

For hotter areas where an adhesive surface product is not suitable, view the full Exoracing heat management range to compare heat sleeves, exhaust wrap, turbo blankets and heat shields.

Purchase Includes

• 1 x Exoracing Microfibre Cloth
• 1 x Exoracing Squeegee With Felt Edge
• 1 x Exoracing Sticker
• 1 x Exoracing Lifetime Warranty

Features

• Helps prepare surfaces before applying reflective heat products
• Helps reduce bubbles, creases and poor adhesion
• Microfibre cloth removes dust, fingerprints and light surface contamination
• Felt-edge squeegee helps smooth adhesive-backed materials into place
• Safe for use on aluminium, carbon, painted metal, plastics and glass
• Compact size for toolboxes, workshops, track days and garage use
• Reusable and easy to clean
• Designed to work with Exoracing reflective tape and reflective sheet
• Includes Exoracing lifetime warranty

Technical Specifications

Heat Reflective Tape Installation Guide

This kit helps prepare the surface and apply adhesive-backed reflective heat products with a cleaner finish.

1. Make sure the surface is cool, dry and safe to work on.
2. Use the microfibre cloth to remove dust, dirt, fingerprints and loose debris.
3. For better adhesion, use a suitable residue free surface cleaner or isopropyl alcohol, then allow the area to dry fully.
4. Measure and cut the reflective tape or sheet to the required size.
5. Test fit the piece before removing the backing paper.
6. Peel back a small section of the adhesive liner and position the first edge carefully.
7. Use the felt-edge squeegee to press the material down from the centre outwards.
8. Continue peeling the liner back while smoothing the tape or sheet into place.
9. Run the squeegee over the surface again to improve contact and remove trapped air.
10. Wipe the finished surface with the microfibre cloth if needed.

Installation difficulty: simple DIY item.

For the full step-by-step version with images and video, read our heat reflective tape installation guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need this kit to install heat reflective tape?

You can install heat reflective tape without it, but this kit makes the job cleaner and easier. It helps prepare the surface properly and smooths the tape down with fewer bubbles and creases.

What does the microfibre cloth do?

The microfibre cloth helps remove dust, dirt, fingerprints and light surface contamination before the tape or sheet is applied. A cleaner surface gives the adhesive a better chance to bond properly.

What does the felt-edge squeegee do?

The felt edge squeegee helps press reflective tape or sheet down evenly while reducing the risk of scratches, trapped air, creases and messy edges.

Can I use this kit with a reflective sheet as well as tape?

Yes. This kit is suitable for adhesive-backed reflective tape and reflective sheet.

Can I use it on painted or polished surfaces?

Yes, the cloth and felt edge squeegee are suitable for painted, polished, anodised, aluminium, carbon, plastic and glass surfaces when used carefully.

Should I use alcohol cleaner before applying tape?

A residue free surface cleaner or isopropyl alcohol can help remove oil, grease and wax before fitting. The surface must be fully dry before applying adhesive-backed heat reflective products.

Notes

• Always apply adhesive-backed reflective products to a cool, clean and dry surface.
• Remove oil, grease, wax, silicone dressing and dust before fitting.
• Do not use cleaners that leave residue behind.
• Test fit the tape or sheet before removing the backing paper.
• Apply steady pressure with the felt-edge squeegee for better contact.
• This kit is for installation only. It does not add heat protection by itself.

Official product information supplied by Exoracing.