Match of Porter Paints™ 17181-1 Colony Gray *

Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of Porter Paints 17181-1 Colony Gray for small parts and hardware where a smooth spray finish is more practical than brushing. That includes items like switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, knobs, and similar fixtures.

This is a match of the selected brand color in MyPerfectColor paint, not the original Porter Paints product. If the part will be handled often or needs a cleaner finish on edges and recesses, spray paint is usually the easiest format to use.

Plastic can be tricky because different plastics behave differently. MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to 17181-1 Colony Gray will stick well to many plastics, but you should still test the actual part before finishing the full item.

Clean the surface first and, when adhesion is a concern, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel to help improve adhesion before applying the color coat. A test piece is especially important for molded parts, textured plastics, and items that flex or get handled often.

Yes, but prep matters. For metal or previously coated parts, clean off dirt, grease, rust, and other contamination first. If the surface is glossy or in poor condition, scuffing it before spraying can help the new coating bond better.

The look of the finished 17181-1 Colony Gray can change based on the condition of the old coating, its texture, and its sheen. If the part is important or highly visible, test a small area first so you can confirm the finish and adhesion before coating the full item.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, application method, how much hiding is needed, and how many coats you plan to apply. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

If you are painting rough, porous, dark, or uneven parts, expect to use more product than a smooth, light surface. For 17181-1 Colony Gray, it is usually better to plan a little extra so you have enough for test spraying, touch-up on the part itself, and any additional coat needed for even coverage.

Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so the color builds gradually. Hold a consistent distance from the part, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking color build.

These technique choices matter with a match of 17181-1 Colony Gray because film build and spray pattern can change how the finished coating reads on the part. If the item has edges, holes, or recesses, spray those areas first with controlled passes and then finish the flat areas with the same light coat approach.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 17181-1 Colony Gray in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Porter Paints 17181-1 Colony Gray which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Porter Paints 17181-1 Colony Gray, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.

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