Match of Sherwin Williams™ 42185 *

Finish changes how Sherwin Williams 42185 reads on the finished item because sheen affects reflectivity, glare, and how much surface texture shows. The same color match can look a little different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss even when the formula is correct.

If you are coating a part that will sit next to an existing painted surface, try to match the sheen as well as the color. For items like trim pieces, vents, hardware, or removable panels, finish choice is part of ordering correctly, not just a style preference.

For Sherwin Williams 42185, use light, even coats and keep the spray distance consistent so the color builds gradually. Overlap each pass slightly and avoid heavy wet passes, which can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build.

This matters on real projects such as PVC pipe, railings, speaker grilles, brackets, switch covers, and other small parts where a smooth spray pattern helps the match read more uniformly. Let each coat flash off before adding the next one so the film can level without flooding the surface.

Yes, Sherwin Williams 42185 can often be used on plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, yet some low-energy plastics may need extra prep or a primer to improve adhesion, so testing on the actual part is important.

Before spraying, clean off mold release, oils, and dust, then follow the prep that fits the specific plastic. If the part is flexible, textured, or already painted, a test panel is the safest way to confirm how the color and adhesion will behave on that exact material.

Choose the finish for Sherwin Williams 42185 based on how the part will be used and how much shine you want on the surface. Lower sheen usually hides texture better and reduces glare, while higher sheen can make the color look deeper but also makes surface flaws and prep issues easier to see.

If you are matching an existing painted item, the safest choice is to match the existing sheen as closely as possible. If you are painting a new item such as a fixture, accessory, or removable panel, think first about durability, cleanup, and how much the finish should reflect light on that object.

Before applying Sherwin Williams 42185 over metal or a previously coated surface, clean the part thoroughly, remove rust or loose coating, and scuff glossy areas so the new paint can grip. The condition of the old coating matters because texture, gloss, and contamination can all affect the final appearance and adhesion.

If the existing finish is peeling, chalky, or rusty, do not spray over it as-is. Repair the substrate first, then use the right primer if needed before applying the MyPerfectColor match of Sherwin Williams 42185. That approach is especially important on metal fixtures, hardware, rails, and exterior parts that need a durable result.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams 42185 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 42185. 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 42185, 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.