Date:         Sun, 7 Aug 2005 19:37:53 -0700
Reply-To:     BA <ande@SAN.RR.COM>
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From:         BA <ande@SAN.RR.COM>
Subject:      Re: painting the poptop with reflective paint
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Hmmm ...

I know just enough physics to make me wonder (and not enough to make
me know the anwer) whether it makes a difference that you're checking
out the solar effects by putting your hand "on" the vehicle as
compared to putting  your hand "inside" the vehicle.


Anyone here a physics (or thermodynamics) afficianado who could
comment?


B(&S)
'87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc'
SoCal



On Sun, 07 Aug 2005 18:14:32 -0700, you wrote:

>RE: Painting the top
>Joy, several list members have painted the top of the top white.  That
>is, mask off about 1/2" in from the edge and paint white.  According
>to the auto paint guy I talked to (I keep threatening to do this)
>white is better and much cheaper than silver metallic.  He had me walk
>over to two cars in the parking lot, it was a sunny day, and put my
>hand on a white car and a silver.  The white was noticeably cooler
>than the silver.