Match of Sherwin Williams™ 42086 *

Start by cleaning off dust, oil, and other contamination, then let the surface dry fully. If the item is smooth or glossy, a light scuff can help the coating grip better. Mask off nearby areas you do not want coated, and test the MyPerfectColor match of Sherwin Williams 42086 on the actual surface before painting the full item.

Surface prep matters because the same color can behave differently on metal, plastic, wood, or an older coated surface. If the project is small, removable, or hard to replace, a test spot is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance before you commit to the whole piece.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams 42086 is a practical option for baskets, frames, shelving, hardware, and similar objects where a spray finish is easier than brushing. It is often used when the goal is to coordinate a removable or small item to a known paint color reference.

For these projects, the main decision is usually whether the item can be cleaned, lightly prepped, and sprayed evenly. Because the product is a custom match of Sherwin Williams 42086, it is best suited for parts that can be coated as a whole rather than only touching up a tiny worn spot next to an aged finish.

A match of Sherwin Williams 42086 is a color reference, not a sheen, so the finish has to be chosen separately. Pick the finish based on how the item will be used, how much cleaning it needs, and how much reflectivity you want on the finished part.

Keep in mind that gloss level changes how the matched color reads on the object. If you are coating something that already has a specific finish, such as a matte panel or a glossier fixture, try to match that sheen as closely as possible because the same color can look different across finishes.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry, not to Sherwin Williams 42086 by itself. That means you need the SDS for the specific MyPerfectColor product format you are ordering, such as spray paint or another compatible option.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. If you are unsure which SDS applies, check the product listing or the order details for the exact paint format you plan to use.

Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so testing on the actual material is important. MyPerfectColor spray paint is designed to stick well to most plastics, but slick, flexible, or unknown plastics may need better prep or a primer to improve adhesion.

For difficult plastic parts, use the MyPerfectColor primer made for acrylic enamel to help the coating grip better before applying the match of Sherwin Williams 42086. A small test area is the best way to confirm both adhesion and appearance before painting the full item.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams 42086 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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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams 42086. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams 42086, 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.