I'll paint my top white one day ... will go in maybe 2" so the Titian Red is seen from all 4 sides with the top down, then the white can be seen when the top popped up. Probably use a paint that is used on boats. bob
> > RE: Pop Top Color and Reflective Paint > Question: If I paint the top of my pop top white or silver will it be > cooler in the Sun? I discussed this with an auto body/paint shop one > time. He had me walk out to the parking lot by the shop where there > was a car painted white and one painted in silver metallic sitting in > the Sun. He had me put my hand first on one, then the other. The > white car was comfortable to the touch, the silver very hot, almost > to hot to keep your hand on. So that answered the question. If you > want to reflect the heat of the Sun from your top, using conventional > auto paints, go with the white. There may well be some special silver > paint out there that is more reflective but from what is readily > available the white is better. > BTW, still haven't had that done but still on 'the list'. > |
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