Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1020 Distant Thunder *

Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW1020 Distant Thunder can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color for awkward or small items such as vents, railings, pipes, hardware, fixtures, and accessories.

Spray format is often the practical choice when brushing is inefficient or when you need a consistent color on removable parts or detailed shapes. Before ordering, confirm the part size and quantity so you select enough paint for the job.

Even when the color match is correct, SW1020 Distant Thunder can read differently after application because lighting, sheen, substrate, texture, and nearby surfaces all affect the finished look.

This matters most when the painted item sits beside an existing surface or when the surrounding material is aged, worn, or uneven. If appearance approval is sensitive, test the match on the actual item or a similar sample surface before painting the full project.

Before ordering SW1020 Distant Thunder, confirm the exact brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the order details before purchase. If you are matching a known color reference, use that reference directly rather than relying on a screen image alone.

For SW1020 Distant Thunder, basic prep usually includes cleaning, degreasing, and masking the surrounding area before spraying.

Light scuffing is often helpful where appropriate, especially on slick or previously coated surfaces, but the surface condition should guide the approach. A test application on the actual substrate is a good way to check adhesion and appearance before you coat the full item.

Choose the sheen for SW1020 Distant Thunder based on the part's use, the amount of wear it will see, and the look you need on the finished item. MyPerfectColor can match the selected brand color in different product options, and sheen is one of the main factors that changes the final appearance.

Higher sheen usually reflects more light and can be easier to clean, while lower sheen reduces reflectivity. If the item must coordinate with an existing painted surface, try to match the sheen as closely as possible because sheen differences can make the same color look different.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1020 Distant Thunder 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1020 Distant Thunder. 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 SW1020 Distant Thunder, 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.