I think the lighter color and or reflective qualities of aluminized paint, should reflect light and not get so hot, but heat rises and it would seem ventilation would be much more effective in reducing the temperature inside or at least move enough air so its tolerable.
I would use care in selecting/applying old or materials that may or may not be intended for metal roof coating, even if its what you have, free or cost very little. My concerns would be doing the work and having it fail, but more so, say you have the means down the road to get something intended for the purpose, but what you put on earlier it may not be compatible with, won't bond or adhere etc, just some thoughts.
We have a barn with a terrible roof, dear ole dad wanted to coat the entire thing with alum. paint, but the other problems require silicon sealant, and it won't bond to asphaltic type materials like that alum paint, kind of why I mention it.
This time of year, I'd want to be starting that job at 5 am, and knocking off before 10, then maybe later evening, following morning or wait until the seasons change and its cooler, brutal conditions with all that metal reflecting, radiating heat.
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