Match of Behr™ 8371 Candy Apple Red *

Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so you do not build up heavy wet passes. Hold a consistent spray distance, overlap each pass slightly, and stop before the surface looks flooded. With a vivid red like Behr 8371 Candy Apple Red, heavy coats can lead to runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build, so several thinner coats are usually the safer approach. Follow the dry time and recoat instructions for the product you order.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr 8371 Candy Apple Red is a practical option for small parts, hardware, trim pieces, vents, speaker grilles, and similar items where a spray finish is easier to apply than brushing. Make sure the part is cleaned and prepared for the substrate, then apply thin coats so the color builds evenly on edges and details. For small removable items, the spray format is often the easiest way to get a smooth, repeatable finish.

Clean the surface first, then remove any rust, loose coating, grease, or contamination that could interfere with adhesion. If the existing finish is glossy and still sound, a light scuff can help the new coating grip better. Be aware that the condition of the old coating, its texture, and its sheen can change how Behr 8371 Candy Apple Red looks after it is applied. If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, a test application is a good way to check appearance before committing to the whole job.

Confirm the target color from a physical swatch, a labeled sample, a fan deck, or another known existing reference for Behr 8371 Candy Apple Red before placing the order. Screen images can shift with lighting and display settings, so they are not the safest way to verify the color. MyPerfectColor makes its own paint matched to the selected brand color reference, so the key step is making sure you are ordering the correct Behr color code and name.

Choose sheen based on the surface and the finish you need, not just the color name. Higher gloss levels are more reflective and can make Behr 8371 Candy Apple Red read differently than a flatter finish, while lower sheens can hide surface imperfections better but may be less durable or harder to clean depending on the product. If the item is going beside an existing painted part, match the sheen as closely as possible so the finished piece looks consistent.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr 8371 Candy Apple Red 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Behr 8371 Candy Apple 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

While we can provide Behr 8371 Candy Apple Red in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.