Match of ICI™ Whistling Dixie *

If you are ordering Whistling Dixie (ICI 345234) for a project, size the order by the actual surface area, texture, and how many coats you expect to need. Rough or porous surfaces usually use more paint than smooth ones, and any color change over a darker base can also increase the amount you need.

A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet per gallon, but the practical coverage for your job can be lower if the part is textured or if you are coating several pieces.

Whistling Dixie (ICI 345234) can be ordered in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot, so test the actual item before painting a full run. This is especially important for PVC pipe, vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, and other molded parts where adhesion can change by material.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can improve adhesion. Clean the part first, then test on a hidden area so you can confirm how the finish looks and how well it bonds.

When ordering Whistling Dixie (ICI 345234), choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, not just on the color name. Higher gloss finishes usually clean more easily and reflect more light, while lower gloss finishes reduce reflectivity and can make surface flaws less noticeable.

Keep in mind that the same matched color can look different on the finished item as sheen changes. If the part will be handled often, cleaned often, or viewed close up, select the finish that fits those practical needs before you place the order.

Before ordering Whistling Dixie (ICI 345234), confirm the exact brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity. This matters because you are ordering MyPerfectColor paint matched to the selected brand color, not the original ICI paint product.

Custom-made color matches should be chosen carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. If you are unsure about the format or finish, verify those details first so the order matches the project the first time.

If you are applying Whistling Dixie (ICI 345234) over metal or an existing coating, start with cleaning and a close inspection of the surface. Remove dirt, grease, loose material, rust, and any contamination that could interfere with adhesion.

Light scuffing can help the new coating grab onto a sound existing finish, but the condition of the old coating, along with its gloss and texture, can still affect the final appearance. A test spray on the actual surface is the safest way to check how the matched color will read on the finished item.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI Whistling Dixie 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 ICI Whistling Dixie 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 Whistling Dixie, 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.