Match of Dutch Boy™ 220-2DB Just a Dash *

Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, how much the surface absorbs paint, the application method, and how many coats you need for even hiding. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, depending on the product and surface.

If you are coating trim pieces, vents, hardware, or other small parts in 220-2DB Just a Dash, spray paint is usually the more practical choice. For larger surfaces, order enough material to allow for more than one coat if the substrate is dark, rough, or uneven.

No. Even after you apply a MyPerfectColor match of Dutch Boy 220-2DB Just a Dash, the finished color can read differently based on lighting, sheen, placement, and nearby surfaces. A color that looks correct in one area may appear warmer, cooler, lighter, or darker in another setting.

This matters most when the painted part will sit next to existing painted surfaces or be viewed in more than one light source. The color reference identifies the target, but the finished appearance also depends on the object it is applied to and the conditions around it.

Before painting metal or a previously coated part with a match of Dutch Boy 220-2DB Just a Dash, clean off dirt, grease, dust, and any loose material. If the surface is glossy, lightly scuff it so the coating can bond better. If there is rust, corrosion, or peeling paint, address those areas first because they can affect both adhesion and the finished look.

The condition of the old coating matters. A smooth, sound existing finish is easier to coat than one with texture, wear, or contamination. If you are matching a fixture, bracket, pipe, or hardware piece, proper prep helps the MyPerfectColor coating look more consistent on the final part.

For spray paint matched to Dutch Boy 220-2DB Just a Dash, dry-to-touch and recoat time are not the same thing. Spray paint is typically dry to the touch within minutes, should usually be recoated in about 1 to 2 hours, and reaches full cure in about two weeks.

That means you can often move through multiple coats in the same project day, but you should still handle the part carefully until the coating has had time to cure. Avoid heavy use, stacking, or rough handling too soon if you want the finish to hold up properly.

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how much durability or cleanup you need. Higher gloss finishes usually reflect more light, clean more easily, and can make the same color read differently than a lower-sheen finish. Lower sheens reduce reflection but may not be as forgiving on frequently handled items.

For a match of Dutch Boy 220-2DB Just a Dash, the sheen you select is part of the final result, so do not assume the color alone will define the appearance. If you are coating a specific item like a vent, rail, cover, or fixture, try to keep the sheen consistent with the rest of the project so the finished piece behaves as expected.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dutch Boy 220-2DB Just a Dash 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dutch Boy 220-2DB Just a Dash 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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While we can provide Dutch Boy 220-2DB Just a Dash in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.