Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1161 Black Olive *

Yes, MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of Sherwin Williams SW1161 Black Olive for many plastic items, but plastics vary a lot. The best approach is to test on the actual material before coating the finished part.

For better adhesion, MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel is recommended on challenging plastic surfaces. That matters most on parts like switch covers, knobs, vents, grilles, and other molded pieces where the coating needs to bond well and look even.

For metal or an already coated surface, clean the item first and remove dirt, grease, rust, and loose paint before applying a match of Sherwin Williams SW1161 Black Olive. Scuffing the surface can help the new coating grip better, especially on smooth metal or glossy old paint.

The condition of the old coating matters. Gloss, texture, and surface wear can change how SW1161 Black Olive looks after it is sprayed, so a test application on the actual item is the safest way to judge the result before finishing the full part.

Choose the sheen based on the surface and the look you need, because gloss level changes how a match of Sherwin Williams SW1161 Black Olive will read after it is applied. Higher gloss usually reflects more light and can be easier to clean, while lower gloss reduces reflection and can hide some surface variation.

If the color will be used on a visible part, remember that the same SW1161 Black Olive formula can look different in flat, satin, or gloss finishes. Pick the finish that best fits the item, not just the color name.

Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW1161 Black Olive can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for small parts where a durable, smooth sprayed finish is useful. That includes switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, knobs, and similar items.

For these projects, spray application is often practical because it can cover shapes and edges more evenly than brushing. Make sure the part is cleaned and prepared properly so the SW1161 Black Olive match has the best chance of laying down evenly.

Before ordering Sherwin Williams SW1161 Black Olive, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. MyPerfectColor custom color matches are made to order, so it is important to choose carefully.

Once a custom color match is made, it is generally not returnable or refundable. Double-checking the SW1161 Black Olive reference before purchase helps avoid ordering the wrong product for your project.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1161 Black Olive 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 SW1161 Black Olive. 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 SW1161 Black Olive, 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.