Match of Martha Stewart™ MS171 Bedford Gray *

Start by cleaning the surface so it is free of dust, dirt, oils, wax, and other contaminants. If the existing finish is glossy and the surface is sound, a light scuff can help the coating grab better. Mask off any areas you do not want painted, and test MS171 Bedford Gray on the actual surface before painting the full item, especially on plastic, metal, or previously coated parts.

If the substrate needs primer, use a primer that is appropriate for that material before applying the matched finish.

Apply MS171 Bedford Gray in light, even coats rather than trying to cover in one heavy pass. Keep a consistent spray distance and overlap each pass slightly so the finish builds evenly across the surface. Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy looking color build.

Let each coat dry or flash as directed on the product label before applying the next coat. If the part is dark, textured, or uneven, plan on more than one coat for full, even coverage.

The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product or chemistry you order, not to the MS171 Bedford Gray color name by itself. Use the SDS for the exact product format you are buying, such as spray paint or another matched product.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. Check that page for the correct document before using the product.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, depending on the product and application conditions.

If you are coating a rough, porous, dark, or uneven surface, plan for extra material because the actual coverage can be lower than the label estimate. When in doubt, round up so you do not run short before the job is finished.

Custom-made MS171 Bedford Gray matches should be ordered carefully because custom color matches are not returnable or refundable. Before you place the order, confirm the color reference, product format, sheen, and quantity.

If you are matching an existing painted surface, remember that age, texture, and sheen can affect how the finished item reads. Confirming the order details first helps reduce the chance of getting the wrong product for the job.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Martha Stewart MS171 Bedford 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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While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Martha Stewart MS171 Bedford 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.