My FIL was a contractor and installed all types of siding; I helped him on weekends.The tips I learned were easy! When installing; nail every 18" (not exactly but close). Also do not nail siding flush to the wall; it is suppose to hang; (expansion and contraction). We installed mostly lighter colors;I remember installing a Chocolate Brown on a Church.and a Kelly Green on a couple of houses turned out OK. I salvaged enough excess and scrap pieces to do my house.
It was advertised "Vinyl is Final". Over time; it becomes hard and brittle. A Weed Eater is its enemy. And; it does fade!!.