Match of Ralph Lauren™ VM160 Aluminum *

A match of Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum is a practical choice when you need a custom spray paint match for items that are awkward to coat with a brush. It is especially useful for trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small parts where spray application is easier and more even than brushing.

If the item is removable or small enough to prep and spray carefully, ordering a match of Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum in custom spray paint is often a better fit than trying to brush paint a complicated shape.

For Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum, apply several light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid stopping in one spot, since heavy spraying can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build.

Let each coat dry for the amount recommended on the product label before adding the next one. If the surface is tricky, test your spray pattern on a sample piece first so you can confirm coverage and adjust your technique before coating the final item.

The best finish for Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum depends on how the item will be used and how much wear it will see. Lower sheen finishes usually hide minor surface texture better, while higher sheen finishes are easier to wipe clean but can reflect more light and make the color read differently.

If the item will be handled often, exposed to cleaning, or placed where light hits it directly, choose the finish that best matches the practical needs of the project rather than selecting by color name alone. The color reference stays the same, but the sheen can change the final look.

Even after you order a match of Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum, the finished look can change based on lighting, surface texture, nearby colors, and the shape of the item. Daylight, indoor lighting, shadows, curves, and glossy or matte surrounding surfaces can all change how the same color reads once it is painted.

If the painted part will sit next to an existing surface, it is best to view it in the final location and under the lighting it will actually live in. That helps you judge the match in context instead of relying only on the color reference name.

Custom-made paint matched to Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum should be ordered carefully because these custom color orders are not returnable or refundable. Before you buy, confirm the color reference, the product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need.

If the match will be used on a high-visibility project or beside an existing painted surface, double-check the reference before placing the order. Once a custom match is made, the order is intended to be used as ordered.

MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Ralph Lauren paint color books. The color Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.

While we can provide Ralph Lauren VM160 Aluminum in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.