Extrusion Coating Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Valspar extrusion coatings general questions and answers section. We hope you find them helpful and informative.
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Color Selection
- What colors are available?
Just about any color you can imagine. We have formulated more than 60,000 different colors.
- Can I get a sample of a specific color that I need?
Yes. If you have a product code number, you can use the Color Sample Request Form to request a color sample. If you don't have the product code number, please contact customer service at extrusionhelp@valspar.com or call 1-877-800-0769.
- How can I find the RGB values of standard Valspar colors?
Find a reputable graphics or graphics design provider that has a color correct computer system. They can provide true RGB values.
Please note that colors appear differently on different electronic devices such as copiers, printers, scanners, Etc. - How do I request color cards and other literature?
Go to the home page of paintandcolor.com and click on Request Literature.
- What colors are available?
Buy or Specify Valspar Coatings
- Can I buy extrusion paint products directly from Valspar?
Valspar sells coil and extrusion coatings to approved applicators. Our approved applicators have the expertise and the equipment to properly apply the coatings.
- How can I find an approved applicator?
Visit our Approved Applicators page.
- How does a company become an approved applicator?
This qualification is based on periodic visits to their facility by Valspar technical personnel and on periodic submittals of production panels for verification that the finished products continue to meet the specification requirements. If you are interested in becoming an approved applicator, let us know by sending an email to extrusionhelp@valspar.com.
- How do I specify a Valspar product?
To specify a Valspar product, refer to the "To Specify" section at the bottom of the product information sheet. You can find the product information sheets on the extrusion products page.
- How do I obtain MSDS and letters of certification?
From the home page of Paint & Color, log onto MyAccount. If you do not have a login, click on register and follow instructions.
- Can I buy extrusion paint products directly from Valspar?
Cleaning and Maintenance
- How do I clean and maintain Valspar's acrylic coated surfaces?
Flurocryl® coatings by Valspar are inert coating systems. The surface of this system has excellent resistance to many elements found in the environment such as air pollution, acid rain, and general airborne dirt. Proper cleaning and maintenance of this Flurocryl system is important to ensure that it continues to provide a beautiful, long lasting finish.
When the need arises to clean deposits from the Flurocryl coating, a variety of methods are available. In cleaning this system three precautions should be observed: 1) do not use abrasives (i.e., Comet cleanser), wire brushes, or similar cleaners or tools which mechanically abrade the surface, 2) prior to utilizing a household, commercial or industrial cleaning agent, the list of ingredients must be reviewed to ensure that the cleaner is free from the solvents discussed below, and 3) any cleaning agent should be tested in an isolated area before using on a large scale.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Flurocryl® Coatings
- How do I clean and maintain Valspar's fluoropolymer coated surfaces?
The molecules on the surface of Valspar's fluoropolymer coating systems are so tightly bound together that they don't want to react with anything. Their slick surface helps make them resistant to many elements found in the environment such as air pollution, acid rain, and general airborne dirt.
Although Valspar factory-applied finishes are extremely durable, a periodic cleaning to remove build-ups of resins and other residue is a good idea to extend coating life. A variety of methods for removal of surface deposits are available. Simple washing with plain water using hoses or pressure spray equipment is usually adequate. When heavy deposits of dirt or other contaminants dull surfaces, stronger methods may be needed.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Fluoropolymer Coatings
- How do I clean and maintain Valspar polyester coatings?
Polyester coatings are resistant to many elements found in the environment such as air pollution, acid rain, and general airborne dirt. However, if the need to clean or remove deposits from your coating does arise, a variety of methods for removal of surface deposits are available. Two precautions: (1) do not use wire brushes, abrasive, or similar cleaning tools which will mechanically abrade the coatings surface, and (2) certain cleaning agents listed below should be tested in an inconspicuous area before use on a large scale.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Valspar Polyester Coatings
- How do I clean and maintain Valspar's acrylic coated surfaces?
Technical Information
- Can you explain your spray code system?
Valspar has a Spray Code Numbering System Reference Guide for all of it's products.
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Extrusion Code System Guide
- How do I specify Valspar's 70% PVDF coatings for aluminum extrusions and panels?
To specify Fluropon, Fluropon Classic, Fluropon Classic II, Fluropon Premiere or Fluropon Special write: Factory applied, baked-on 70% PVDF (fluoropolymer) resin based paint coating (INSERT: Fluropon, Fluropon Classic, Fluropon Classic II, Fluropon Premiere or Fluropon Special).
- How do I specify Valspar's 50% PVDF coatings for aluminum extrusions and panels?
To specify Acroflur® or Acrodize® write: Factory applied, baked-on, 50% PVDF (fluoropolymer) resin based coating, (INSERT: Acroflur or Acrodize) as manufactured by The Valspar Corporation.
- What are mica and metallic paint systems and how are they best used?
Valspar offers several finishes with a metallic or pearlescent appearance in our extrusion and coil coating product lines. Fluropon Classic® and Fluropon Classic® II are available in both spray and coil formulations. Acrodize® coatings are available only in spray formulations.
When a sparkle effect is desired, we recommend using the newer, mica flake formulation technology due its many advantages. Although similar in appearance, pearlescent coatings are formulated with mica flakes while metallic coatings are formulated with metal flakes.
Mica flakes offer better color consistency and it is easier to work with them. They minimize "tiger striping" and the "flop-of-flake" effect in spray application. This phenomenon can make the color appear different from panel to panel. The mica flakes found in Fluropon Classic II will not pick up an electrostatic charge or follow the back and forth movements of electrostatic application equipment like metal flakes will.
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Best Practice Guidelines for Mica and Metallic Paint Systems
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What is the purpose of elite specification and performance
requirements for severe coastal performance on architectural
aluminum extrusions and panels?
The specification will assist the architect, owner, and contractor to specify and obtain factory spray applied organic coatings that will help provide a barrier system in severe coastal environments and maintain a high level of performance in terms of corrosion, film integrity, exterior weatherability and general appearance over a period of many years.
For more information, see our document on Elite specification for factory applied spray coatings placed in severe and moderate coastal environments.
Elite Specification for Coastal Environments
- Can you explain your spray code system?