Match of Duron™ 96-8 Scarletta *

The best finish depends on how the item will be used and how much wear it will see. A lower-sheen finish usually hides surface imperfections better, while a higher-sheen finish is typically easier to wipe clean and can feel more durable on frequently handled parts.

Keep in mind that the same match of Duron 96-8 Scarletta can look slightly different as sheen changes. Glossier finishes can make the color read a bit deeper and show more surface texture than a flatter finish.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Duron 96-8 Scarletta is a practical option for small parts like switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items when you want a smooth sprayed finish.

For these kinds of projects, the main decision is whether spray application fits the part and whether the surface can be prepared correctly. Small hardware and fixtures often benefit from a finish that can be applied evenly over detailed shapes and edges.

Confirm Duron 96-8 Scarletta from a physical swatch or a known existing painted reference from the original Duron color standard, not from a screen view alone. Display settings, lighting, and camera differences can shift how the color appears online.

MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the key step is making sure 96-8 Scarletta is the exact target before you place the order.

Start by cleaning the surface well and removing dirt, oils, wax, and other contaminants. If the surface is already coated and the condition allows it, a light scuff can help the new coating adhere better.

Mask off areas that should not be painted, and test the MyPerfectColor match of Duron 96-8 Scarletta on the actual surface before doing the full project. Good prep is important because adhesion and final appearance can change based on the substrate.

Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, the hiding power needed, the spray method, and how many coats you plan to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real-world coverage can be lower on textured or difficult surfaces.

If your project includes multiple parts or an uneven substrate, plan for extra material so you do not run short while trying to finish the full set in a consistent match of Duron 96-8 Scarletta.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Duron 96-8 Scarletta 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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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Duron 96-8 Scarletta which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Duron 96-8 Scarletta, 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.