Enhanced properties of coil coated steel can be realised by the introduction of alternative curing technologies such as electron beam, ultraviolet light and near infrared radiation. Fully non-volatile formulations, applied and cured in a few seconds allow for the enhancement of a manifold of desirable properties. Extreme hardness in combination with good flexibility, effective barriers towards aggressive environment, aesthetic appeal as well as almost any functional surface is plausible assets of future coil coatings. Particularly, exterior coatings that endure long wet times and extended periods of solar radiation as well as attractive and functional surfaces that break ways into new applications of pre-coated steel are highly interesting. Benefits of combining thermal and UV-curing formulations in a multilayer coating product and examples of enhanced properties as well as the long term, exterior durability of such systems will be discussed.