contractor-grade metallic paint

The Hidden Costs of ‘Easy’ Solvent Paints You grab a gallon of solvent-based metallic paint because "it’s what you’ve always used." But have you calculated the true price? $15,000 OSHA fines for VOC violations $200/day in respirator gear for crews 3x more labor (primer + topcoat + dry time) Water-Based Metallic = Faster, Cheaper, Safer Factor Solvent Paint Water-Based Metallic Coats Needed 2-3 (primer + top) 1-2 (no primer) Dry Time 4-8 hours 30-60 minutes Cleanup Toxic thinners Soap & water 5-Year Cost $18/sq ft $9/sq ft Why Contractors Are Switching Finish Jobs 50% Faster Paint and recoat in the same day Win More Bids Eco-friendly specs now required on 60% of projects Keep Workers Healthy No more dizzy painters needing sick days Real Savings: A Welding Shop’s Story An Ohio fabricator switched to water-based metallic paint for guardrails and saw: $28k saved annually on materials/ labor Zero EPA inspections (100% VOC-compliant) Clients requesting the "green metallic finish" The Smart Choice for 2024 Stop making painting harder than it needs to be. One product. Half the hassle. Double the profit.