Match of Gentek™ 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) *

Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a match of Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) for repair work on factory-finished siding. For direct touch up after shipping damage, installation damage, field cutting, service work, or small scratches, choose only an Original Material Match product because it includes a sheen match.

If the repair is on a separate replacement part or accessory instead of the original surface, another MyPerfectColor format may fit better. For direct touch up on the installed material, Original Material Match is the right starting point.

Not always. A match of Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) is a factory color reference, but an older installed surface can look different because of sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, and batch variation.

If you are matching beside existing siding that has aged, the color reference may be correct while the repaired area still reads a little differently. When the visual tolerance is tight, it is safer to compare against the existing part or a site sample before you order.

For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials, choose an Original Material Match product for Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) because it includes a sheen match. That is the best choice when you are repairing chips, scratches, rub marks, or edge damage on the installed surface.

Water-based housepaint, urethane, and epoxy can still be color-matched to this reference, but they do not include a sheen match. Use those options for separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting, not for direct touch up on factory-finished siding.

A match of Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) is a siding color reference, so it is useful when a replacement board, trim piece, soffit, fascia, shutter, or other nearby exterior part needs to blend with the existing Gentek finish. MyPerfectColor can make a matched paint for that reference.

If you are painting a separate part to coordinate with the siding, the matched paint can be the right choice. If you are repairing the original finished surface itself, use an Original Material Match product so the touch up includes a sheen match.

Yes. On exterior siding, UV exposure, moisture, weathering, and chalking can change how Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) looks over time. The color reference is still the correct ordering target, but an aged installed surface may not read exactly like a fresh sample.

For direct touch up, use Original Material Match so the repair includes a sheen match. If the siding is weathered or the repair is highly visible, it is wise to expect some difference in appearance even when the color match is correct.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) but may not match the sheen. If you see Custom Sheen as a sheen option, this means we also match the sheen of the material, otherwise you would need to pick the closest sheen available. However, keep in mind that our version of the Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) is based on matching an official Gentek color sample. The color and sheen of your specific Gentek parts may vary. If your material is not new and has been exposed to the weather, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. MyPerfectColor samples not been exposed to sunlight and weather. If you need a touch up application, you may need to send us a part so we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

MyPerfectColor Paint matching the Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) can be used to paint siding and any other items you'd like to blend into your exterior such as windows, doors, lights, pipes, gutters and vents. Many types of paint are available with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. The best paint for painting siding is exterior house paint (usually low lustre sheen). Spray paint works great for windows, doors, lights, pipes, vents and more.

Paint can be purchased by choosing the paint type above. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project.

MyPerfectColor has the original Gentek color samples. A sample of the Gentek 509 Midnight Surf (Vinyl) you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your existing materials are not new and you are trying to touch up, they will have aged and are likely different now than they were when new. MyPerfectColor will be sending paint matching the sample at our facility which has not aged the same as your materials and may also be different due to other factors such as variations in manufacturing processes. If your match is critical, you may consider sending a part of your materials for precise color matching. Learn more about our color matching services.