Match of PlyGem Mastic® Almond 53 (Metal) *

Yes, if the repair is on a factory-finished building material and you need direct touch up, choose an Original Material Match product for PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal). That option is the right touch-up path because it includes a sheen match.

If you are painting a separate replacement part, accessory, or a larger repainted area, another MyPerfectColor format may be appropriate. For small touch-up on the original surface, do not use a product type that does not include a sheen match.

A match of PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal) is the correct color reference, but an aged installed surface can still look different because of sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, and batch variation. A good color reference does not remove those site conditions.

If the repair is visible or the match tolerance is tight, it is safer to compare against the actual installed surface or an existing part before ordering. That is especially important when the finish has aged unevenly.

Choose the product type based on the job. For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials, use Original Material Match because it includes a sheen match. For PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal), that is the correct choice when you are repairing scratches, edge damage, or service marks on the original surface.

Water-based housepaint, urethane, and epoxy can still be color-matched to Almond 53 (Metal), but they should not be treated as direct touch-up products for factory-finished building materials. They are better suited to separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting jobs.

A match of PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal) is a siding color reference, so it is useful when you need a match for exterior cladding or nearby parts such as trim, soffit, fascia, shutters, gutters, flashings, vents, or other accessories that need to coordinate with the siding finish.

If you are touching up the original factory-finished siding surface, use an Original Material Match product. If you are painting a separate part or replacement component, a different MyPerfectColor format may fit the job better.

Prep should be based on the actual substrate, not just the color name. For PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal), clean the surface well, remove dirt or grease, and use light scuffing only where it is appropriate for the material. Then choose a primer that fits the substrate if priming is needed.

Metal, vinyl, fiber cement, laminates, and previously coated parts do not behave the same, so test on the actual surface before committing. That is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance for the specific job.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal) 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 PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal) is based on matching an official PlyGem Mastic color sample. The color and sheen of your specific PlyGem Mastic 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 PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal) 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 PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal) 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 PlyGem Mastic color samples. A sample of the PlyGem Mastic Almond 53 (Metal) 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.