Say Goodbye to Mismatched Metal Paint Touchups

By Michelle Miller, RCS Writer. 

Sherwin-Williams offers a full line of products designed for the perfect touchup, every time.   

There are so many benefits to metal roofs. Durability, longevity, vibrant color options, aesthetics… the list goes on. Homeowners and commercial property owners alike both love metal for a variety of reasons. And the good news is that, according to the Metal Roofing Alliance, the metal roofing sector is continuing to grow.  

One of the downsides to metal roofing is the sensitivity of the color. Although the color is typically factory applied and sealed with high-performance protective coatings, damage in the field happens. Environmental debris, installation marks, foot traffic for repairs, exposed edges, and aging can all cause damage to an installed metal roof. Unfortunately, wear and tear is inevitable.  

If you’re a metal roofing contractor, you can probably recall a time when a repair is required. You head back to the shop, and that can of touch up paint is expired, dried up, or no longer matches the roof color due to UV exposure and fading.  

Sherwin-Williams has engineered a full range of high-performance touchup paint specifically for metal roofs and buildings. For easy application, these products are available in a variety of application options including aerosol, pen and brush and bottle options. Touchup products are perfect for: 

• Light OEM Touchup 

• Before your metal roof panels or extrusions leave your fabrication shop, finish your touchups in house. Available in color-matched acrylic lacquer and PVDF systems. 

• Light Field Touchup 

• Ensure your installation is perfect by bringing Ready Match to your jobsite to help repair small nicks and scratches. Available in acrylic lacquer and PVDF systems.  

• Cut Edge Protection 

• Seal your cut metal edges during fabrication or jobsite installation with Ready Match Edge Guard. This acrylic sealer provides the ultimate protection, drying quickly and reinforcing the protection of the panel while inhibiting water or humidity from damaging the coating and substrate. Available in acrylic.  

Applications include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Metal building products 

• Metal wall panels and siding 

• Architectural window and door 

• Architectural curtain wall and entrance 

• Gutter and rainware 

• Metal roofing 

• Entry and garage door 

• Transportation components 

• General metal 

If you require a custom color, the Sherwin-Williams Ready Match Touchup department can quickly and accurately match your required color.  

Learn more about Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings in their RoofersCoffeeShop Directory or visit www.makemorewithmetal.com.  

About Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings 

Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings delivers a full range of high-performance coatings in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), silicone-modified polyester (SMP), and polyester formulas, designed to meet the most demanding environmental requirements while providing protection against weathering and pollution. The Coil Coatings Division is part of the Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group, which supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for construction, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets in more than 110 countries in the world. Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. For more information about Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, visit coil.sherwin.com.