Some products earn their reputation over decades. Perfection Electrostatic Paint is one of them.

What started as a paint retailer on the streets of Indianapolis has grown into one of the most trusted names in industrial coatings across North America — and beyond. The story of Perfection Electrostatic Paint is one of innovation, evolution, and a commitment to performance that hasn’t wavered in over a century. And today, under the exclusive ownership of Accessa, that story is still being written.

Roots in Indianapolis

The Perfection name traces back to Perfection Paint & Color Company, an Indianapolis-based retailer with deep roots in the paint industry. In 1988, Lilly Industrial Coatings — itself an Indianapolis institution — acquired Perfection Paint & Color Company, absorbing the brand into a growing industrial coatings operation that was quickly establishing itself as a major force in the market.

Lilly Industries didn’t stay small for long. By the end of the 1990s, the company had grown into one of the top five producers of industrial coatings in the United States, with plants and offices spanning the globe — Mexico, Canada, Britain, Ireland, Germany, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. It was a remarkable ascent for a company with Midwestern roots, and a testament to the quality and demand for its product lines.

In 2000, global coatings giant Valspar acquired Lilly Industries for $762 million — a deal that reflected just how valuable the portfolio, the infrastructure, and the brands had become.

Accessa Enters the Picture

A few years before the Valspar acquisition, Accessa had become the master distributor of Perfection Electrostatic Paint throughout North America — a role that put Accessa at the center of one of the most recognized electrostatic coating lines in the industrial market.

Over time, Accessa’s relationship with the Perfection brand deepened. Today, Accessa exclusively owns the Perfection Electrostatic Paint brand — and with that ownership comes both a responsibility to honor the product’s legacy and a commitment to continuing its evolution.

What Makes Perfection Electrostatic Paint Different?

Electrostatic painting is one of the most efficient finishing methods available to manufacturers and professional applicators. By using an electrostatic charge to attract paint particles to a grounded surface, the process dramatically reduces overspray, improves transfer efficiency, and delivers a smooth, consistent finish — all while using less paint than conventional methods.

But not all coatings are formulated to work that way right out of the can. That’s a key part of what has always set Perfection apart.

Accessa’s Perfection Electrostatic Paint line represents the first complete line of VOC-compliant products specifically formulated for electrostatic application. These coatings are engineered to deliver optimal resistivity straight from the container — no thinning, no special additives, no guesswork. Just open the can and spray.

That said, Perfection’s versatility extends well beyond electrostatic equipment. Manufacturers and professional contractors regularly apply these coatings using conventional spray applications with excellent results. The same chemistry that makes Perfection ideal for electrostatic application also delivers the durability, appearance, and adhesion that demanding industrial environments require — regardless of how it’s applied.

The Invira Line: A New Chapter in Sustainable Performance

As environmental regulations tightened and the industry began demanding coatings that were kinder to both operators and the environment, Accessa responded.

In February 2006, Accessa officially launched the Invira line of Perfection Electrostatic Paint products — a range of HAPs-free, low-VOC electrostatic coatings that set a new standard for environmentally responsible industrial finishing.

HAPs — Hazardous Air Pollutants — have long been a concern in industrial coating operations, both from a regulatory compliance standpoint and from a worker health and safety perspective. The Invira line eliminated them from the equation entirely, while also meeting VOC compliance requirements that continue to become more stringent across North America.

For finishing operations looking to reduce their environmental footprint, simplify compliance, and create a safer working environment for their operators, the Invira line delivered all of that without sacrificing the performance the Perfection name had always stood for.

Nearly two decades after its launch, the Invira line continues to be a cornerstone of the Perfection Electrostatic Paint portfolio — and continues to find new customers across the U.S., Canada, and international markets.

A Legacy Brand Built for Today’s Operations

What makes the Perfection Electrostatic Paint story compelling isn’t just where it came from — it’s how well it has adapted to where the industry is going.

The finishing industry has changed significantly over the past several decades. Environmental regulations have tightened. Labor costs have increased. Quality expectations have risen. Operations are under more pressure than ever to do more with less — less waste, less rework, less complexity.

Perfection Electrostatic Paint, and the Invira line in particular, was built for exactly that environment:

• Ready-to-use formulations that reduce preparation time and eliminate mixing variables
• Electrostatic-optimized chemistry that maximizes transfer efficiency and minimizes overspray waste
• Versatility across application methods, from electrostatic to conventional spray
• HAPs-free, low-VOC formulations that simplify compliance and protect operators
• Proven performance across decades of use in demanding industrial environments

 

The Story Continues

From a paint retailer in Indianapolis to a globally recognized industrial coatings brand — the journey of Perfection Electrostatic Paint is one that spans more than a century of industry change, ownership transitions, and technological evolution.

Today, under Accessa’s exclusive ownership, the Perfection brand is better positioned than ever to serve the manufacturers, professional contractors, and finishing operations that depend on it. With the Invira line leading the way and a full portfolio of electrostatic and conventional-use coatings behind it, Perfection isn’t resting on its legacy.

It’s building on it.

Interested in learning more about Accessa’s Perfection Electrostatic Paint line or the Invira product range? Contact the Accessa team today to find the right coating solution for your operation.

Accessa is the exclusive owner of the Perfection Electrostatic Paint brand and offers a full line of industrial coatings, surface treatment chemicals, and specialty products for manufacturers and professional finishing operations across North America.