Ha ha. I've been trying to keep that protective film on for as long as possible, as I'm bound to scratch my panels to buggery as soon as I do!
No idea if carbon is cooler or not
Does look good though
Simmi do a carbon version of my can for another 30 or 40 quid.
I was quite tempted, but was struggling to justify spending a ton on the can, let alone any more
Hadn't thought about a heatshield to be honest.