Will a perfectly polished surface get warmer in the sun?

[TH0001]

Since, in theory, a perfectly polished surface will reflect more light, would it also reflect more heat?

Would the surface tempature of a perfectly polished black car be greater in the sun if the surface was polished vs. heavily swirled?

[Nappers]

Re: Will a perfectly polished surface get warmer in the sun?

And if you add metal flake to black, which is brighter, will it reflect more heat or get hotter.



Or.....if the interior is a dark color, it may get hotter too?

Our Neon which is Orange Blast paint with black interior seems to be hot, while our Yukon which is gold with tan interior doesn't seem as hot, also has tinted windows......

Hmmmmm

[Jokeman]

Re: Will a perfectly polished surface get warmer in the sun?

Come on up to boston. You can buff out my truck to perfection then we will take some readings with my temp gun. Just lemme know when your on your way.