Match of Pratt and Lambert™ 23-9 Vivid Blue *

Before applying MyPerfectColor paint matched to 23-9 Vivid Blue, clean the surface, remove grease or contamination, and deal with any rust, loose paint, or failing coating first. If the existing finish is glossy or slick, scuff sanding usually helps the new coating grip better.

The condition of the old coating matters because gloss, texture, and aging can affect how 23-9 Vivid Blue looks after application. If you are coating a part that sits next to an older painted surface, expect the final appearance to depend on both the prep and the condition of the existing finish.

The right finish for 23-9 Vivid Blue depends on the item, the amount of wear it will see, and the look of the surrounding surface. A glossier finish is usually easier to wipe down and will make the color look more reflective, while a flatter finish reduces shine and can make surface texture less noticeable.

Because sheen changes how 23-9 Vivid Blue reads on the finished item, confirm the finish before ordering if you need the new coating to coordinate with an existing painted surface. MyPerfectColor supplies a match of 23-9 Vivid Blue in its own paint, so the finish you choose is part of the final result.

For MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 23-9 Vivid Blue, plan on dry-to-touch within minutes, recoating in about 1 to 2 hours, and full cure in about two weeks. Dry to touch, recoat time, and full cure are different stages, so do not treat them as the same milestone.

If the part will be handled, assembled, or installed soon after painting, allow extra time before stressing the coating. Temperature, film thickness, and surface type can change real-world dry times, so follow the product directions for the specific format you ordered.

Confirm 23-9 Vivid Blue from a physical swatch, an existing known color reference, or another reliable original brand reference before ordering. Screen viewing alone is not enough to verify the target color accurately.

MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, not to what an aged or weathered surface may currently look like. If you are matching an existing item, make sure the target is truly 23-9 Vivid Blue before placing the order.

Coverage for 23-9 Vivid Blue depends on surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet.

If you are coating a rough, dark, or uneven surface, plan for extra material because the color may need additional coats to look even. MyPerfectColor can supply a match of 23-9 Vivid Blue in spray paint and other formats, so choose the format that fits the area you need to cover.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert 23-9 Vivid Blue 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 Pratt and Lambert 23-9 Vivid Blue 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 Pratt and Lambert 23-9 Vivid Blue, 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.