Match of Pratt and Lambert™ CL082 Metropolis Stone *

It depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint format you choose. Bare, glossy, porous, patched, or hard-to-coat surfaces usually benefit from primer, while some previously coated and well-prepared surfaces may not need it.

A primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. For best results, follow the prep guidance for the selected MyPerfectColor product matched to Pratt and Lambert CL082 Metropolis Stone.

Use light, even coats instead of one heavy coat. Keep the can or spray equipment at the distance recommended for the product, overlap each pass slightly, and build coverage gradually.

Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, and color build that looks muddy on the finished part. If you are spraying MyPerfectColor paint matched to Pratt and Lambert CL082 Metropolis Stone, let each coat flash off or dry for the time stated on the label before applying the next coat.

Confirm the color from a physical swatch or a known existing painted sample from Pratt and Lambert CL082 Metropolis Stone, not from a screen alone. Monitors and phone displays can shift the color enough to affect ordering decisions.

MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color reference, so make sure the target color is the one you want before you place the order. If you are matching an existing surface, remember that age, sheen, and texture can make the item look different from the original reference.

Plastics vary a lot, so adhesion depends on the exact material, the surface condition, and the prep you do first. MyPerfectColor spray paint can stick to most plastics, but testing on the actual part is the safest way to confirm results.

Clean the surface well, scuff it if the material allows, and use MyPerfectColor primer to improve adhesion when the substrate is difficult or low-energy. That is especially important when you are applying a match of Pratt and Lambert CL082 Metropolis Stone to plastic trim, covers, or removable parts.

Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, how much cleaning it needs, and how much reflection you want from the surface. The same color can look different in flat, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because sheen changes how light comes off the coating.

If the item will be handled often or needs easier cleanup, a more durable finish may be practical. If you want the coating to show fewer surface marks, a lower sheen can help. For a match of Pratt and Lambert CL082 Metropolis Stone, pick the finish that fits the surface and the wear level, not just the color name.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert CL082 Metropolis Stone 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 CL082 Metropolis Stone 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 CL082 Metropolis Stone, 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.