I've only owned one white vehicle in my life, a 91 Z71, and you're right that it was cooler than dark colors.
But, it was also the only truck I ever owned that looked cleaner after it got rained on.
I've pretty much always used Craftsmans too. It was easy to get them replaced when Sears was still around. Haven't had to try at the new stores that sell them.
When Craftsman went Chinky on us, I got online and bought a lot more Craftsman wrenches and sockets that were made in the good ol US of...
Bread has always worked for me. I use a long bolt that will barely fit in the bushing, with the threaded part cut off, for the driver.
Plus there's no greasy mess.