Match of PlyGem Mastic® Scottish Thistle 510 (Metal) *

Yes, if you need direct touch-up on factory-finished siding, choose the option labeled Original Material Match. In this collection, that is the only product type intended for touch-up because it includes a sheen match.

This is the right path for shipping damage, installation damage, field cuts, scratches, rub marks, or service work on PlyGem Mastic Scottish Thistle 510 (Metal). If the repair is beside older installed material, the repaired spot can still look different because age and weathering change the surface.

Not always. A match of PlyGem Mastic Scottish Thistle 510 (Metal) is the correct color reference, but an installed PlyGem Mastic siding panel may have faded, chalked, changed sheen, or developed texture differences over time.

Batch variation can also affect how the color reads next to existing material. If the repair has to blend beside an aged surface and the visual tolerance is tight, an existing-part or sample-based match is often safer than relying on the color reference alone.

For direct touch-up on factory-finished siding, order the product option that explicitly says Original Material Match. Do not choose water-based housepaint, urethane, or epoxy for that job, because they do not include a sheen match.

Those other matched products can be useful for separate parts, replacement pieces, or broader repainting, but they are not the right answer when you need a true touch-up on PlyGem Mastic Scottish Thistle 510 (Metal).

A match of PlyGem Mastic Scottish Thistle 510 (Metal) is a siding-brand reference, so it is useful for matching replacement siding, trim pieces, soffit, fascia, gutters, flashings, vents, shutters, and other nearby exterior accessories.

If the part is part of a direct touch-up on the factory-finished surface, use Original Material Match. If it is a separate paintable part that only needs to coordinate, a matched paint in the appropriate format may be a better fit.

To keep repeat orders consistent for Scottish Thistle 510 (Metal), reorder the exact color reference and the same product type and finish you used before. That gives you the best chance of getting the same result again.

The color reference helps, but final appearance still depends on substrate, prep, sheen, and the age of the surrounding material. If you are covering multiple components, confirm the same part, same surface condition, and same order details before you repeat the job.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the PlyGem Mastic Scottish Thistle 510 (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 Scottish Thistle 510 (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 Scottish Thistle 510 (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 Scottish Thistle 510 (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 Scottish Thistle 510 (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.