Is this a myth ?
2006-07-23 08:25:12 · 17 answers · asked by FrackO 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Black really does absorb light better than the other colors. Sun will be "attracted" to it, and make the car seem a LOT hotter than any lighter-colored cars nearby. If you're in a warm area, you might want to pick a different color! (Besides, darker colors also REALLY shows dirt/dust)
2006-07-23 08:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Oh no 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, black absorbs heat, whereas white reflects it, on any surface, so not only will the surface of the car get hotter, so will everything under it, and in it, but, its not unbearable, otherwise, people wouldnt still buy them.
The next thing you should know about black is it is hard to keep clean. It will show dust & dirt more than any other color, and if its not washed properly, it will show scratches, even very fine ones easily. Small door dings, hail dents, etc will show like billboards.
2006-07-23 10:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by elmo_schmelmo1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a bad color, it may make it hotter, but no more then a red car. The color of a car that you don't want to get is green. I know of way too many green car's they have gotten hit or have run into something. Which is why I wont ever own a green car.
2006-07-23 08:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black does get hotter. It is personal preference on what colors you like as far as a bad color though.
2006-07-23 08:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by fishfly_73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
black is a great color for a car, but yes, the car surface is hotter...no, it is not a myth...no mater what color you choose, hopefully you have air conditioning in your vehicle
2006-07-23 08:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by Bridgets Blind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black cars will be hotter inside and show the dirt more on the outside. If that's okay with you and you like how black looks then go for it.
2006-07-23 08:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, black is hotter. White is the coolest. However, black looks great when it is clean. The problem is it is seldom clean. Also, black is hard to match in the event of an accident and partial repaint.
2006-07-23 08:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by DR_NC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its a little hotter but who cares dude!! Black is the best color for a badass car!! in the winter you wont mind, and still looking sharp!
2006-07-23 08:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I easily have a black automobile and it is genuine. that is extremely very warm yet purely placed the abode windows down somewhat happening the line and then the ac might want to be cool sufficient to save u cooled down. in my opinion i love it warm and that i frequently do not use the ac. I purely love the breeze. Black automobiles are a lot nicer searching even as their sparkling and u look after it.
2016-10-15 03:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by sharona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I owned a black vehicle,I won't do that again. It is much hotter than lighter colors.
2006-07-23 08:30:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋