Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW3018 Salem Red *

Confirm SW3018 Salem Red from a physical swatch, fan deck, or another known original brand reference, not from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the selected Sherwin-Williams color reference, so order only after you have verified that SW3018 Salem Red is the target color you need.

Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW3018 Salem Red can be used on many plastic projects, but plastics vary a lot. Test on the actual plastic first, and use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel when you want better adhesion. Good prep and a test piece are the safest way to reduce peeling or adhesion problems on low-energy plastics.

Coverage depends on surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, so plan extra if the surface is rough, porous, dark, or requires multiple coats to fully cover. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover 400 to 600 square feet per gallon.

Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW3018 Salem Red is often used as a match target for smaller items such as baskets, frames, shelving, hardware, decor pieces, and other accessories where spray application is practical. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW3018 Salem Red is intended for coordinating an object to a known color reference, especially when the part is removable or easier to paint outside the main installation.

Finish changes both appearance and performance. Lower-sheen finishes usually reduce reflectivity, while higher-sheen finishes are easier to wipe clean and can make the color read differently on the finished item. For SW3018 Salem Red, choose the sheen based on the surface's use and the look you want after application, and try to match the sheen of any existing painted part if the new piece will sit beside it.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW3018 Salem Red 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 SW3018 Salem Red. 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 SW3018 Salem Red, 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.