The new VARI-Cool polychromatic coating from BASF Corp. is a fluoropolymer (PVDF), factory-applied, pearlescent coating system created on the foundation of Kynar® 500 (a registered trademark of Arkema, Inc.) or Hylar® 5000 (a registered trademark of Solvay Solexis) resin. The coatings are considered best-in-class and offer superior durability, color-fastness, and gloss retention, as well as energy savings.