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Match of Prismatic Powders™ PSS-1025 Cat Black *
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A match of Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black is a very dark near-black with a slight cool cast and low chroma. Its very low light reflectance keeps it reading deep and compressed, with a charcoal-black character rather than a warm or brown-leaning black.
For powder-coated touch-up after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication work, service marks, or missed spots in the original finish, this color is suited to dark structural parts and small accessories that need to blend with a coated assembly. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish for use on frames, brackets, rail components, enclosures, housings, switch covers, screw heads, trim plugs, end caps, and other ancillary items that cannot go through the original coating process.
Because the color is so dark, small differences in sheen, texture, substrate, or film build can be more visible than the color shift itself. A liquid touch-up that matches the reference can still read differently beside an aged cured coating, and dark finishes can make repair edges or surface defects easier to notice on close inspection. On fresh replacement parts or separate fabricated pieces, the match is usually easier to manage than on a weathered existing part.
Similar colors:
PSS-1168 Stone Black
PSB-8152 Black Bruise
PMB-6417 Richard Grey
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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™ PSS-1025 Cat Black *
Will PSS-1025 Cat Black match my existing cured Prismatic Powders finish exactly?
MyPerfectColor can match PSS-1025 Cat Black as a color and finish reference, but a cured part can still read differently because gloss, texture, age, weathering, cure, substrate, and batch variation affect the look.
If you are matching beside an existing coated part, compare against the actual part or an approved sample when the acceptance range is tight.
Can PSS-1025 Cat Black be used to repair chips, scratches, or missed spots on a Prismatic Powders coated part?
Yes. For transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication damage, field modifications, or missed coverage, order MyPerfectColor paint matched to PSS-1025 Cat Black for touch-up work.
MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish, which makes it a practical choice for repairing small damaged areas, drilled holes, cut edges, or other spots that did not receive the original finish.
Can PSS-1025 Cat Black be used for screw heads, clips, or plastic snaps that cannot be powder coated?
Yes. A match of Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black is a useful reference when you need MyPerfectColor paint to coordinate ancillary items such as screw heads, rivet heads, trim plugs, end caps, clips, covers, or brackets with a coated assembly.
This is the right use case when the item cannot go through the original coating process but still needs close color coordination with nearby parts.
If PSS-1025 Cat Black is a powder coating reference, will MyPerfectColor liquid paint look identical to the cured finish?
Not always. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish reference, but a fresh liquid coating can still read differently from a cured powder-coated part because the original finish may have its own gloss, texture, film build, and cure behavior.
Use the reference when you need the color target, but compare against the actual part or sample if finish behavior is part of the acceptance standard.
Who typically orders PSS-1025 Cat Black from Prismatic Powders, and what is it used for?
Manufacturers, fabricators, powder coaters, OEMs, metal shops, job shops, installers, and maintenance teams typically use PSS-1025 Cat Black as a matching reference for touch-up, sample panels, prototypes, fabricated add-ons, replacement parts, and ancillary hardware.
It is a practical ordering choice when you need MyPerfectColor paint matched to the Prismatic Powders reference for industrial-finish coordination rather than a generic consumer paint color.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black?
Can I use this as touch up paint for the Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black coating?
Yes, you can use the acrylic enamel paint as a touch up for the Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black 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 PSS-1025 Cat Black? And how much area will one can of spray paint cover?
To make touch up paint for the Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black, 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 PSS-1025 Cat Black coating?
MyPerfectColor acrylic enamel paint matching the Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black 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 PSS-1025 Cat Black color?
MyPerfectColor has the original Prismatic Powders PSS-1025 Cat Black 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 PSS-1025 Cat Black 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.
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