Date:         Mon, 17 May 2010 19:53:36 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: pop top colour, thread hijack
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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'.
>