Match of Sherwin Williams™ 42173 *

Primer depends on the surface, its condition, and the product you are using, not on the color code alone. A primer can improve adhesion and is often helpful on bare, porous, glossy, damaged, or repaired surfaces, but it is not always required on a clean, sound, previously coated part.

If you are ordering a match of Sherwin Williams 42173 for a small part, fixture, or accessory, check the prep instructions for the specific MyPerfectColor product format and use primer when the substrate needs extra adhesion or sealing.

Sheen is a practical ordering choice because it affects durability, cleanup, reflectivity, and how the matched color reads on the finished item. Lower sheen usually hides surface texture better, while higher sheen is typically easier to wipe down but can make imperfections and spray pattern differences more noticeable.

For a match of Sherwin Williams 42173, choose the sheen that fits the part you are coating and the look you need after application. If the item is small, removable, or has visible texture, the sheen choice can change the final appearance as much as the color match itself.

Coverage depends on the surface area, texture, color change, application method, and how many coats are needed. If you are ordering Sherwin Williams 42173 in spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon, but real coverage can be lower on rough, porous, or dark surfaces.

If the part has edges, cutouts, or heavy texture, plan for extra material. A small test application is a good way to confirm how much of your match of Sherwin Williams 42173 you will need before you commit to a full order.

The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Sherwin Williams 42173 color name by itself. Use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the specific product you are ordering.

For the SDS page referenced with this color, use: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm

Use light, even coats and keep a consistent spray distance so the film builds gradually. Overlap each pass slightly and avoid heavy wet coats, because they can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build that looks different after it dries.

For a metallic match of Sherwin Williams 42173, controlled application matters even more because heavy passes can make the finish look uneven. If the part is small, detailed, or awkwardly shaped, test your spray pattern first and follow the product's recoat timing before adding the next coat.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams 42173 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 42173. 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 42173, 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.