DUAL EXCELLENCE

Choose between our Standard Arcyllic paint system and our enhanced Legacy paint system.

Acrylic

Steel Traditions base finishing offering comes in a selection of 10 colors, with the option for color matching. This package is ideal for interior applications and non-coastal applications.

Legacy

Our advanced Legacy Paint Package system consisting of a 3-part coating is chosen for its unequaled aesthetic stability and long-term protection. Comprised of an advanced resin and specially selected additives and pigments, our Legacy Paint Package coatings ensure color and gloss retention for spectacular architecture.

Paint Product Comparison
Acrylic
Legacy
10 Color Library
Option for Color Matching
Semi-Gloss Finish
Premium Eggshell Finish
3-Coat System
10 Year Limited Color & Gloss Warranty

Legacy Paint System Benefits

• Unsurpassed color and gloss retention

• Excellent protection and durability

• High solids and excellent coverage rates

• Easy to touch up and repair

• Available in virtually any color

Technical Data - Acrylic vs Legacy

FIGURE 1: COLOR CHANGE (WHITE)

QUV Exposure (ASTM D4587)

Figure 1 As illustrated on this graph, Legacy showed far less color change after accelerated QUV exposure at 25,000 hours than a standard acrylic polyurethane measured after only 10,000 hours.

FIGURE 2: GLOSS RETENTION (WHITE)

QUV Exposure (ASTM D4587)

Figure 2 This graph demonstrate that the gloss retention readings after 5,000 hours of QUV testing on a standard acrylic polyurethane showed a dramatic drop while, in comparison, Legacy showed no sign of a significant decrease until after 20,000 hours.

FIGURE 3: COLOR CHANGE (WHITE)

EMMAQUA Exterior Exposure (ASTM D4141)

Figure 3 After testing for color change at 3,500 MJ/m2 in accelerated EMMAQUA testing, Legacy showed slightly less change than a standard acrylic polyurethane after 2,000 MJ/m2

FIGURE 4: GLOSS RETENTION (WHITE)

EMMAQUA Exterior Exposure (ASTM D4141)

Figure 4 As demonstrated in this graph, the gloss retention of a standard acrylic polyurethane began to decrease greatly after 500 MJ/m2 of EMMAQUA testing, while Legacy holds steady until 3,500 MJ/m2 where it only begins to decrease slightly.

STEEL TRADITIONS COLORS

Cloud

Granite

Graphite

Iron Ore

Medium Bronze

Burnished Slate

Dark Bronze

Midnight Bronze

Black

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Burnished Slate
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Dark Bronze
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Aged Bronze
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Midnight Bronze
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