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Coat It, Don’t Scrap It: Test Your Knowledge on Metal Facade Recoating

Posted August 7, 2025

Think replacing faded metal panels is your only option? Think again. Recoating Metal Facades by Ernie Porco, a product application engineer at APV Engineered Coatings, breaks down how field-applied coatings can restore building exteriors without the cost, disruption, or waste of full replacement.

This quick quiz will test your understanding of coating compatibility, surface preparation, and the long-term performance advantages of PVDF-based systems. See if you know what it takes to make metal facades look factory-fresh again—without the factory.

Quiz - August 7
Why might architects be tempted to replace aging metal facades rather than recoat them?
What performance advantage does PVDF resin offer in field-applied coatings?
What must be removed during surface preparation before recoating?

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