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Old 08-02-2018, 03:39 AM   #59 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile View Post
... Shadow chrome is also an option. It performs about half way between chrome and white - looks almost exactly like metallic grey paint.
I read the test article in the post above that you linked. Thanks. Seems tint and paint can each reduce internal peak temps by a few percent. I guess that is something, but I think those tests miss the fact that when a car is in motion the wind is cooling the car surface. White, black, pink, purple... at 60 mph does it really matter anymore? Tint on the other hand prevents heat from entering the car at any speed.

But I need a clarification: are you saying Shadow Chrome is heat rejecting/reflective? If so, what brands?
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