Match of Gentek™ Monterey Sand (Vinyl) *

Yes, if you need a matched touch-up for factory-finished siding, use MyPerfectColor paint matched to Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl). For direct touch up, choose only product options labeled Original Material Match because they include a sheen match. That is the right path for chips, scratches, rub marks, edge damage, missed cuts, and similar field work on factory-finished building materials.

Not always. Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl) gives you a factory color reference, but an installed surface may have changed from sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, or batch variation. If you are repairing beside older material, the color reference can be right and the visual result can still differ from the surrounding surface.

When the existing siding is aged or weathered, a site sample or existing part is often a safer check than relying on the reference alone.

For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials, order only a product option that explicitly says Original Material Match. That is the only choice in this collection that includes a sheen match, which is important for touch-up work.

Water-based housepaint, urethane, epoxy, spray paint, paint pens, and brush-in-cap bottles can still be color-matched options for other jobs, such as separate parts or broader repainting, but they should not be treated as direct touch-up products for factory-finished siding.

Yes. A match of Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl) is a siding color reference, and MyPerfectColor can make a matched paint for replacement boards, trim pieces, soffit, fascia, shutters, vents, flashings, or other nearby accessories that need to blend with the existing exterior material.

If the item is a separate part rather than a direct touch-up on the original surface, choose the product format based on the job and do not assume a touch-up product is required.

Because color is only one part of the match. With Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl), the repaired area can still read differently if the gloss, texture, embossing, or substrate does not match the original vinyl surface.

Original Material Match helps with sheen match for touch up, but it cannot remove all appearance differences caused by the existing material or the way the repair was made. If appearance is critical, compare the match against the actual surface or sample, not only the color name.

All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl) depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the Gentek Monterey Sand (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 Monterey Sand (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.

The RGB values for Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl) are 191, 180, 162 and the HEX code is #BFB4A2. The LRV for Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl) is 46.12. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.

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 Monterey Sand (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.

Absolutely. You can use the MyPerfectColor spray paint matching the Gentek Monterey Sand (Vinyl) to paint your gutters to match your siding. The spray paint will enable you to conveniently achieve a spray smooth finish. Learn more about custom spray paint.

MyPerfectColor Paint matching the Gentek Monterey Sand (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 Monterey Sand (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.

The need for primer for Monterey Sand (Vinyl) depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.