[glgene]

When I recently bought a new car, the dealer told me to NOT buy a dark-colored car if I was going to take that to Florida. Absorbs too much heat vs. a light-colored car that has the ability to reflect the sun.

That said, was wondering if the same scenario plays out for a golf cart. My hunch is NOT, since the sides of the golf cart are open and ventilation is present (except when you've got the sunbrella down). But I don't want to just go on my hunch.

Would appreciate others' comments on golf cart colors (dark vs. light) with regard to my question. I recently saw a photo of a black golf cart on TOTV, and I think it is gorgeous. I told Kathy that's the one! But I don't want us to fry in the process <g>.

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Gene

[BarryRX]

Nope...like you said, it really doesn't matter in a golf cart. I would pay more attention to seat covers, but even that doesn't make much of a difference.

[thistrucksforyou]

I have a dark blue cart and I have had no issues with the heat....Color doesn't fade , and while setting in it waiting for the misses I have never noticed any heat build up inside.....I don't think color vs heat is an issue...

[Bruiser1]

Mornings are usually sunny. Afternoon clouds and rain appear almost on a daily basis (since May).

As far as the interior seats there is a "marine vinyl" which is pretty durable. I have the sunbrella insert which keeps the seat from getting too hot and sticky.

[Bruiser1]

As far as heat , even your driver and fairway woods get "hot to the touch" from sun exposure.

Oh course the way I'm hitting my /driver it should be red hot!

[jimbo2012]

Black will adsorb the most heat, hands down, but as already said it outside in the air, you're not touching it I see no issues.

The important thing is seat color, I would say that needs to be light colored or you may not be able to sit on it.

I have a convertible, dark British green, it gets hot on the metal, but the seats are tan and all is good.

A black pearl mica paint will be dazzling in the sun

[rubicon]

I had never owned a white colored vehicle until I moved here and it was ito shade you Indeed a wise decision. As for golf carts given a roof that shades you and the seats and air flow coming in all around you it doesn't matter in my opinion if it is black white red or blue

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by glgene

When I recently bought a new car, the dealer told me to NOT buy a dark-colored car if I was going to take that to Florida. Absorbs too much heat vs. a light-colored car that has the ability to reflect the sun.

That said, was wondering if the same scenario plays out for a golf cart. My hunch is NOT, since the sides of the golf cart are open and ventilation is present (except when you've got the sunbrella down). But I don't want to just go on my hunch.

Would appreciate others' comments on golf cart colors (dark vs. light) with regard to my question. I recently saw a photo of a black golf cart on TOTV, and I think it is gorgeous. I told Kathy that's the one! But I don't want us to fry in the process <g>.


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Gene

As far as heat goes, I don't think it matters. Our cart is black but I have noticed that bright colors are certainly more visible. If it had been my choice I would have gone for a bright color just because of added safety. Just my observation.

[jane032657]

I got a custom bright yellow cart so when I go over that morse Street bridge many times a day from our house, particularly at night, I will be seen on that narrow pathway and I also got night lights on the sides.

[clekr]

LIghter colors don't show the dirt as much. And the carts do get dirty fast.

[asianthree]

don't forget that red is a magnet

[glgene]

Originally Posted by asianthree

don't forget that red is a magnet

As in Corvettes and Mr. Policeman?

[kaydee]

We have a black cart with black & tan sunbrella...hot sun is not a problem at all.

[glgene]

Originally Posted by kaydee

We have a black cart with black & tan sunbrella...hot sun is not a problem at all.

What color of golf cart seats? A previous reply on this thread indicated that lighter colored seats would be preferable vs. dark seats. Your comments?

As I said before, I think the black golf cart with black/tan sunbrella shown on TOTV looked great! Maybe you have a twin in TV <g>.

Gene,
(Kathy and I are counting the months to Ahhhh-TV)

[Shimpy]

The light colors are the fastest, more quiet and most reliable.