Pigment Failure Doesn’t Care About Brand or Color: Why You Should Test Every Surface — Every Time

Paint color fading due to SH. Not just some pigments. CHECK THEM ALL

If you’ve been in this industry long enough, you’ve seen it:

You spray what looks like a safe house — neutral colors, good paint, reputable brand — and by the time it dries?

🎯 The trim has streaks.

🎯 The siding has blotches.

🎯 The whole job now needs a paintbrush instead of a rinse nozzle.

Here’s the truth every soft washer needs to hear:Pigment failure doesn’t care what color the house is. Or what brand the paint is. Or what grade it claims to be.

It Can Happen to Any Paint — Any Color

I’ve seen pigment failure in:

• Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint

• Behr Premium Plus

• PPG ProLuxe

• Even high-end, contractor-only blends

And not just on red or burgundy.I’ve seen pigment breakdown on:

• Tan

• Gray

• Olive

• Deep blues

• Even bright whites

That’s why we don’t assume.We test.

Test Everything — Not Just the Main Wall

A lot of guys will test one panel on the side of the house and call it good.

But what about:

• The trim?

• The garage door?

• The shutters?

• The back wall that was painted last year with a different brand?

• That DIY-painted fence on the side?

⚠️ Different paints = different pigments = different reactions.

It takes 3 minutes to test… and it could save you a 3-day repaint.

My Rule: If It Has Color, It Gets a Test

Doesn’t matter what it looks like. Doesn’t matter if the homeowner says “Oh, it was painted last year — it’s fine. ”You test anyway.

Why? Because when that pigment fails, it’s your name and your insurance on the line — not theirs.

Join the Conversation — And Learn From the Pros

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By Trudi Weickum | Industry Educator | Panhandle Pressure Washing Expo