Ah, this is super interesting: for light dirt, dust in the air, sand, etc.… light dirt, light sand doesn’t really stand out that much with a light or a white car.
Also, white is interesting because it reflects most of the light that hits it, which can maybe mask minor imperfections or light dirt.
To me this is important, because I wash my car a lot, at the automated car wash at the gas station, or just bring it down with some paper towels and wiping off the dirt with some typical normal Myers multipurpose cleaning spray.
also, I go with Seneca to the local recreation park, the local nature center, at least twice or three times a day. When pulling up into the parking lot, which is often very dusty and Sandy, a lot of sand kicks up onto the car.
The great tragedy is if you have a black car, or a dark colored car, it shows all the dirt so easily. Therefore, having to keep a black car clean is a full-time job. Even for myself, keeping a white car clean is a full-time job. Can you imagine how much more difficult it is with a black or dark colored car?
Why are all RVs, recreation vehicles, and homes white?
The ideal house is all white, white walls, white ceilings, white exterior.
White cars are often perceived as being good at hiding dirt, but this is somewhat subjective and depends on the type of dirt. Light-colored dust and dirt are less visible on white cars compared to dark cars. This is due to the contrast: light dirt doesn’t stand out against a light background. However, for darker or more colorful stains, like bird droppings or tree sap, white cars may actually highlight these blemishes more than darker cars would.
Another interesting aspect is the way light interacts with white surfaces. White reflects most of the light that hits it, which can help mask minor imperfections or light dirt. On the other hand, dark colors, especially black, absorb light, making things like dust and pollen more visible.
So, while white cars might be better at hiding certain types of dirt, they’re not universally superior in cleanliness. It’s a matter of matching the color of the car with the most common type of dirt it encounters and considering the lighting conditions in which the car is most often seen.