Sheffield Metals Is Transitioning from Vintage® to Moonstone.® Here’s Why
Sheffield Metals is replacing Vintage® with Moonstone® — a textured, low-gloss PVDF finish offering enhanced durability, reduced oil canning visibility, and a stronger 40-year warranty.
If you’ve specified or installed the Vintage® color through Sheffield Metals in the past, there’s an important update:
Sheffield Metals will no longer be offering Vintage as part of its product lineup.
To accommodate design requirements, we are now offering Moonstone:
Moonstone® — a next-generation textured, low-gloss finish designed for improved performance and aesthetics. Moonstone blends an old-world look with versatile modernity, featuring a silvery hue with hints of blues, browns, and grays.
It’s important to note:
- Vintage as a color is not discontinued industry-wide. Visit SteelScape to find other sources of Vintage.
- But Sheffield Metals has made the decision to move away from offering it in favor of a higher-performing and fully warrantable alternative
In this article, we’ll break down:
- Why Sheffield Metals made this change
- What Moonstone offers instead
- How to position this shift to home and building owners
Why Sheffield Metals is Moving Away from Vintage
There’s a few core reasons why Sheffield Metals is transitioning away from Vintage:
- G90 substrates are not warrantable, while our standard AZ50 Galvalume substrate is fully warrantable.
- We have a great partner for Vintage, but it’s become difficult to source with the only producing mills situated on the west coast.
- The 20-year finish warranty for Vintage does not align with our advertised 40-year finish warranty.
- We cannot offer weathertight warranties for Vintage because G90 is a non-warrantable substrate.
Moonstone®: SMI’s Viable Alternative for Vintage
Key Benefits of Moonstone®
1. Enhanced Warranty & Long-Term Performance
Moonstone uses a PVDF paint system, coated on Galvalume® instead of G90 galvanized steel like Vintage. This delivers:
- 40-year transferrable paint warranty protection vs. 20-year finish warranty
- 50-year Galvalume warranty vs. G90 galvanized substrate (unwarrantable)
- 30-year warranty protection for chalking (8 ASTM D4214 rating) and fading (5 Hunter delta-E units) vs. 20-year (8 ASTM D4214 rating)
- Better long-term color retention
- Increased confidence for owners and specifiers
The enhanced durability of Moonstone means fewer callbacks for contractors and longer-lasting curb appeal for customers.
2. Textured, Low-Gloss (TLG) Finish
Unlike traditional smooth finishes, Moonstone features a subtle textured surface that:
- Reduces glare and harsh reflections
- Creates a more premium, matte aesthetic
- Aligns with modern architectural trends
This is especially valuable on high-visibility projects where finish quality matters.
3. Helps Minimize the Appearance of Oil Canning
Oil canning is a core sticking point for customers considering a metal roof. Although it’s not a structural issue, it can still affect the finished appearance and can be hard to explain to customers.
Moonstone’s texture and low-gloss finish helps:
- Diffuse reflected light
- Break up visual flatness
- Make panel irregularities far less noticeable
This helps reduce the worst effects of oil canning and offers a major advantage over smoother finishes like Vintage.
4. Built for Today’s Architectural Demand
Moonstone reflects a broader shift in the industry toward:
- Low-gloss, natural-looking finishes
- Higher-performance coating systems
- Aesthetics + durability combined
Vintage vs. Moonstone
| Feature | Vintage® | Moonstone® |
| Availability at Sheffield Metals | No longer offered | Actively offered |
| Finish Type | Smooth finish | Textured, low-gloss (TLG) |
| Substrate | G90 galvanized | Galvalume |
| Substrate Warranty | No substrate warranty | 50-year warranty |
| Aesthetic | Traditional appearance | Modern, matte look |
| Glare / Reflection | Tinted translucent FEVE paint system | Low-gloss, reduced glare |
| Paint System | Proprietary Steelscape® finish | PVDF paint system |
| Color Retention | n/a | 30-Year 5 Hunter ∆E units |
| Chalking | 20-year 8 ASTM D4214 rating | 30-year 8 ASTM D4214 rating |
| Warranty Strength | Non-transferrable 20-year finish warranty, no substrate warranty | 40-year finish warranty |
What This Means for Home and Building Owners
Moonstone gives home and building owners:
- 40-year transferrable PVDF warranty
- 50-year Galvalume warranty
- 30-year warranty protection for chalking (8 ASTM D4214 rating) and fading (5 Hunter delta-E units)
- A modern, matte aesthetic
- Greater control over visual consistency
- A finish that performs better over time
- Defense against oil canning
It’s a strong fit for:
- Commercial buildings
- Mixed-use developments
- High-end residential projects
- Modern architectural roofs & walls
When Should You Specify Moonstone®?
Moonstone is ideal for:
- Projects where appearance is critical
- Large roof planes where oil canning may be visible
- Commercial and architectural applications
- High-end residential applications
- Owners prioritizing long-term durability and warranty
- Contractors looking to reduce callbacks and improve quality
FAQs: Vintage vs. Moonstone
Need Help Transitioning from Vintage to Moonstone?
The Sheffield Metals team can help you:
- Compare finishes for your specific project
- Review specs and approvals
- Get samples in hand
Reach out today to your local Sheffield Metals rep to make the transition seamless. And if you’re interested in seeing Moonstone up close, fill out the color chip sample request form here.
