Match of Gentek™ 523 Slate (Vinyl) *

Yes, if the job is direct touch up on factory-finished siding, order MyPerfectColor paint matched to Gentek 523 Slate (Vinyl) in an Original Material Match option when available. That is the option type intended for touch up because it includes a sheen match.

Use it for scratches, rub marks, edge damage, field cuts, or small service repairs where you want the repaired area to stay as close as practical to the surrounding factory-finished surface.

It is a match to the Gentek 523 Slate (Vinyl) color reference, but an older installed surface can read differently after sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture wear, or batch variation.

If you are touching up beside existing siding, be prepared for the repaired area and the aged surface to look slightly different even when the color reference is correct. That risk is normal with installed exterior materials.

For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials, choose an Original Material Match product when available because it includes a sheen match. That is the right choice for small touch-up work on siding or similar factory-finished parts.

Other MyPerfectColor formats such as spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, interior/exterior housepaint, urethane, or epoxy can still be color matched, but they are better suited to separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting jobs where a sheen-matched touch up is not the goal.

Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a matched paint for Gentek 523 Slate (Vinyl) that can be used on siding, trim, soffit, fascia, shutters, gutters, flashings, vents, or replacement parts that need to coordinate with the branded material.

If the item is a direct touch-up on factory-finished siding, use an Original Material Match option when available. If it is a separate part or accessory, choose the format that fits the item and the amount of coverage you need.

Exterior exposure can change how Gentek 523 Slate (Vinyl) looks over time. Sun, moisture, UV, and general wear can shift the way the installed siding reads compared with the color reference.

For the best result, treat the color as a factory reference and not a guarantee that an aged surface will look identical. If the repair is high visibility, the safest approach is to compare against the actual installed part or a site-specific sample when possible.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the Gentek 523 Slate (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 523 Slate (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 523 Slate (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 523 Slate (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 523 Slate (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.