Match of Benjamin Moore™ 1157 Dusty Trail *

Once MyPerfectColor has matched 1157 Dusty Trail, the finished look can still shift based on lighting, placement, sheen, and the surface underneath. A color that looks right on a swatch can read a little warmer, cooler, lighter, or darker after it is applied to the actual item.

If 1157 Dusty Trail will be placed next to an existing painted surface, the safest approach is to expect some visible difference from aging, gloss, or texture even when the color match itself is correct. For a project where that side-by-side comparison matters, test the match on the actual substrate before finishing the full item.

For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to 1157 Dusty Trail, dry-to-touch time is usually within minutes. Recoat is typically recommended in 1 to 2 hours, and full cure is about 2 weeks.

Those are different milestones. Dry to touch means the surface is no longer wet, but it may still be too soft for handling, stacking, or heavy use. If your 1157 Dusty Trail project needs more than one coat, wait for the recoat window before applying the next coat, and allow the part to cure fully before putting it into service.

Before applying a MyPerfectColor match of 1157 Dusty Trail, start with a clean, dry surface. Remove dirt, dust, grease, wax, and loose coating so the new finish can bond properly. Light scuffing can help on many smooth surfaces, but the exact prep depends on the substrate.

Mask off areas you do not want coated, and test the color and adhesion on the actual item if possible. That is especially useful when 1157 Dusty Trail is going over plastic, metal, wood, or an older painted surface, because the substrate can affect both appearance and durability.

Coverage depends on the size and texture of the item, the spray method, the hiding power of the coating, and how many coats 1157 Dusty Trail needs. As a planning guide, a typical spray paint can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

Other MyPerfectColor formats are typically planned using their own product coverage, which is often in the 400 to 600 square foot range depending on the product and application. If your 1157 Dusty Trail project includes rough, porous, or dark surfaces, expect to need more material than a smooth, light surface of the same size.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 1157 Dusty Trail is well suited for small parts and removable items such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar components when a spray finish is practical.

For these projects, the main decision points are surface prep, masking, and whether the part will be handled soon after spraying. If the item is small or awkward, spray paint is often easier to apply evenly than brushing, but you should still test 1157 Dusty Trail on the actual material before finishing the full part.

MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1157 Dusty Trail 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 can 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.

No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.

While we can provide Benjamin Moore 1157 Dusty Trail 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.