Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1012 Power Gray *

Confirm SW1012 Power Gray from a physical swatch, a known existing sample, or the original Sherwin Williams color reference before you order. Screen viewing can shift how the color appears, and MyPerfectColor is matching the selected brand color reference, not recreating an unknown aged painted surface. If you are matching something that has faded or weathered, compare against the original reference color whenever possible.

As a planning starting point, one can of custom spray paint matched to SW1012 Power Gray covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Actual coverage depends on the surface size, texture, porosity, hiding power, and how many coats you need. Rough, dark, or uneven surfaces usually take more paint. If you are coating a larger part, buy extra so you can cover the full item and still have enough for a second coat or test spray.

If you are using another MyPerfectColor paint format, coverage is typically much higher and often falls in the 400 to 600 square foot range, depending on the product and surface.

Yes, SW1012 Power Gray can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot, so test the actual material first. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but a primer can improve adhesion when the plastic is slick, unfamiliar, or likely to be handled often. If the part matters, spray a test area or a test piece before finishing the full item.

Using the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can be a practical step when you want better bonding on difficult plastic surfaces.

SW1012 Power Gray spray paint is typically dry to the touch within minutes, but that is different from being ready for handling or recoating. Plan to recoat in about 1 to 2 hours. For full cure, allow about two weeks before heavy handling, assembly, or hard use.

If you move parts too soon, the finish can mark or shift before it has fully cured.

Choose the finish for SW1012 Power Gray based on how the item will be used, not just on the color code. The same color can look different in different gloss levels, and finish also affects durability, reflectivity, and cleanup. If you need the part to coordinate with an existing painted item, the sheen choice matters because gloss can change how the matched color reads on the finished surface.

If you are unsure, compare the finish to the surface you are painting or replacing so the final result matches the project requirements.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1012 Power 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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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1012 Power Gray. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW1012 Power 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.