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Old 05-31-2012, 10:27 PM   #8 (permalink)
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[QUOTE=California98Civic;309821]But the roof and maybe the pillars are more directly in the sun, especially at the time of day when heat is greatest. So wouldn't you expect something better that 30%? I could see painting green down to just below the windows too (maybe).

I am thinking that all body panels roofs and sides are going to radiate into the inside of the car, i agree the roof would radiate more heat into the cabin if left dark, but this is do to its large sq. footage which may be as large as both painted sides next to the cabin.
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