Some of the most remarkable new coatings, like color-changing and smog-eating coatings, are applied to metal using the highly advanced continuous coil coating process. The coil coating process makes these complex coatings feasible and cost-effective. The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, a $28 million cruise ship terminal at the Port of San Diego, features color-shifting coatings by PPG Industries.
The Duranar VARI-Cool coatings combine pearlescent pigments with infrared-reflective coatings technology, which are applied with the coil coating process. This high-tech coating helps the building stay cool while adding stunning aesthetics as the coating changes color, depending on how light refracts off the roof and the angle from which it is viewed. Another cutting-edge coating that is applied with the coil coating process helps buildings clean themselves and eat smog.