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

by tristan_marks | August 7, 2025 2:29 pm

Think replacing faded metal panels is your only option? Think again. Recoating Metal Facades[1] 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?

A) Recoating is more expensive than replacement

B) Aging coatings degrade and expose substrates to damage

C) Degraded coatings make the facade appear lackluster

What performance advantage does PVDF resin offer in field-applied coatings?

A) It enhances gloss and shine

B) It resists UV fading for 15 years or more

C) It reduces installation labor

What must be removed during surface preparation before recoating?

A) Contaminants like chlorides, sulfates, and mill scale

B) Topcoat from previous coating systems

C) UV inhibitors from factory finishes

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Endnotes:

Recoating Metal Facades: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/products/recoating-metal-facades/

Source URL: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/quizzes/coatings-quiz-1/