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Match of Prismatic Powders™ PSB-8152 Black Bruise *
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A match of Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise is a very dark charcoal-black with a faint cool blue-violet cast. It sits close to black, but the low chroma keeps it from reading as a flat neutral black, giving it a subdued coated-finish look.
MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish for touch-up after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication work, field modifications, or missed spots in the original powder-coated finish. It can be used on brackets, enclosures, railings, housings, screw heads, trim plugs, fastener covers, end caps, and other ancillary parts that need to coordinate with the coated assembly.
Because this is a dark finish, surface prep and film build matter. Scratches, edge breaks, and sheen differences can be more noticeable on repaired areas, and a liquid spray paint match may read differently from a cured factory-coated part even when the color reference is correct. On lighter substrates, darker colors can also show uneven coverage if the base is not sealed well.
If you are matching an existing installed part, the color reference is a strong starting point, but age, texture, cure, and wear can shift the look of the finished piece. For replacement parts, sample panels, or fabricated details, this match is often a practical way to coordinate small components without sending them through the original coating process.
Similar colors:
PSS-1168 Stone Black
PSS-1025 Cat Black
PTB-4355 Dull Black Texture
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About PRISMATIC POWDERS Coatings
Prismatic Powders, founded in 1984 by NIC Industries, is located in White City, Oregon. Prismatic Powders offers the largest selection of powder coating colors in the world, claiming the development of over 6,500 different colors and finishes. Prismatic Powders also offers a large array of specialty finishes and effects which makes it a popular choice for auto enthusiasts.
Matching Prismatic Powders Paint Colors
MyPerfectColor is able to match most of the Prismatic Powders paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Prismatic Powders color by matching the original Prismatic Powders color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Prismatic Powders coatings.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Prismatic Powders Color and may not match Prismatic Powders Color standards. Refer to Prismatic Powders Publications to obtain an accurate color sample. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Prismatic Powders color. If you intend to touch up a coating, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Prismatic Powders™ PSB-8152 Black Bruise *
Will MyPerfectColor PSB-8152 Black Bruise match an older cured coated part exactly?
MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish of PSB-8152 Black Bruise, but an older cured part can still read a little differently in use. Gloss, texture, age, weathering, cure, substrate, and batch variation can all affect how the finished part looks next to the original coating.
If the repair must blend beside an existing part, the safest approach is to compare against the actual coated part or an approved sample, not just the color name alone.
Is PSB-8152 Black Bruise a good match for touch-up after shipping damage, installation damage, or missed spots?
Yes. A match of Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise is the kind of coating reference that is commonly used for touch-up after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication damage, field modification damage, or missed spots in the original finish.
Order the MyPerfectColor touch-up product matched to PSB-8152 Black Bruise when you need to repair chips, scratches, rub marks, or uncovered areas on coated parts.
Can PSB-8152 Black Bruise be used for plastic snaps, screw heads, or other small hardware?
Yes. A match of Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise can be used to coordinate ancillary items such as plastic snaps, screw heads, rivet heads, trim plugs, end caps, clips, covers, and small brackets that cannot go through the original coating process.
For these parts, the goal is close color coordination with the coated assembly. Surface prep and primer choice matter because these small parts do not all behave the same way.
If PSB-8152 Black Bruise started as a powder coating reference, will a liquid touch-up look the same on the cured part?
Not always. Even when MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish of PSB-8152 Black Bruise, a fresh liquid touch-up can still look different beside an older cured part because of gloss, texture, film build, substrate, and cure behavior.
Use the color reference as the correct starting point, but avoid assuming a liquid touch-up will read exactly like the original cured finish in every lighting condition or at every viewing angle.
What surface prep should I use before applying PSB-8152 Black Bruise to metal, plastic, or a previously coated part?
Start by cleaning and degreasing the surface, then use light scuffing where appropriate to help the new coating bond. Bare metal, plastic, and previously coated parts can all need different prep steps, so the substrate matters.
If the part is bare, slick, or hard to bond to, primer may be needed before applying the PSB-8152 Black Bruise match. Good prep is important for adhesion and for getting a consistent result.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise?
Can I use this as touch up paint for the Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise coating?
Yes, you can use the acrylic enamel paint as a touch up for the Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise coating. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and sheen of the official Prismatic Powders color sample. However, there may be some variation to your specific coating material due to aging, paint differences and application method. For ultra-critical matching requirements, you may consider having MyPerfectColor create a touch up solution precisely matching the color and sheen of your specific coating batch by sending us an actual part.
Learn more about our color matching services.
What type of paint is used to make touch up for the Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise? And how much area will one can of spray paint cover?
To make touch up paint for the Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise, 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.
MyPerfectColor offers two spray can sizes - 11oz net weight and 4.5oz net weight. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. The smaller can, which is perfect for manufacturers who want to include a can with product shipments, will cover about 7 square feet.
Will the paint match both the color and the sheen of the original Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise coating?
MyPerfectColor acrylic enamel paint matching the Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise will match both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the original coating to serve as touch up paint. MyPerfectColor is matching from original Prismatic Powders metal swatches. There may be variation due to batch processes, aging and paint type differences. Learn more about touch up paint solutions.
How does MyPerfectColor match paint to the Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise color?
MyPerfectColor has the original Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise sample in our color archive. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that there maybe differences between the color sample in our archive and your materials due to variation in manufacturing processes, aging, etc.
MyPerfectColor matches the Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise by scanning the sample with state of the art spectrophotometer and color matching software. The color match is refined through an iterative process to improve the match accuracy of both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor has an extensive pigment library of over 100 different pigments that include organic and inorganic dispersions, aluminum, bronze and mica-based metallics and pearlescents, and fluorescent pigments. MyPerfectColor can achieve any sheen between flat and gloss. Note that difficult to match colors like metallics, pearlescents, and fluorescents will not match precisely - MyPerfectColor will get as close as possible, but the quality of these matches will not be as good due to the inherent limitations of matching these types of effect colors. Learn more about our color matching services.
Do I need a primer for Prismatic Powders PSB-8152 Black Bruise?