Match of ICI™ Drum Beat *

Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to ICI Drum Beat can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. The safest approach is to test the paint on the actual plastic before coating the full item.

If the plastic is slick or low-energy, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel to improve adhesion. A primer test is especially helpful on items like covers, trim pieces, housings, and small fixtures where a failed bond would be hard to fix.

For metal, clean off dirt, grease, and contamination before applying a match of ICI Drum Beat. If there is rust, loose paint, or flaking coating, remove it first so the new coating has a stable base.

Lightly scuffing a glossy existing finish can help the new paint grip. Keep in mind that the condition of the old coating, plus its gloss and texture, can change how the finished ICI Drum Beat match looks on the part.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the ICI Drum Beat color name by itself. If you need safety information, look for the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor paint format you plan to order.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the Safety Data Sheets page. Use the page for the specific product so you are reviewing the correct information for that match of ICI Drum Beat.

Use light, even coats when spraying a match of ICI Drum Beat. Hold the can at a steady distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy wet passes that can cause runs or uneven sheen.

Thin coats usually give better control on small parts, fixtures, grilles, hardware, and other items where spray buildup can change the look. Follow the product instructions for recoat time and dry time between coats.

The sheen you choose affects how ICI Drum Beat will look and perform on the finished item. Lower sheens usually hide minor surface flaws better, while higher sheens reflect more light and can make the color appear different on textured or uneven surfaces.

Pick the finish based on the part, the expected wear, and how much cleanup you need after installation. The same ICI Drum Beat color can read differently in matte, satin, or gloss, so sheen is an important ordering decision, not just a visual preference.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI Drum Beat 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.

MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to ICI Drum Beat 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 ICI Drum Beat, 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.