Match of Dulux™ Silver Clamshell *

Plastics can vary a lot, so the safest approach is to test MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Dulux Silver Clamshell 52670 on the actual item before painting the full part. It may stick well to many plastics, but adhesion depends on the specific plastic and how it is prepared.

Using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion on difficult or low-energy plastics. Clean the surface well, prep it carefully, and test a small area first if the part is smooth, glossy, or unfamiliar.

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used, not just the color. Sheen affects durability, cleanup, reflectivity, and how Dulux Silver Clamshell 52670 appears once it is applied. A glossier finish can make the same color read differently than a flatter finish.

If you are coating a part that has to look consistent with an existing painted surface, the existing sheen matters as much as the color reference. Match the finish to the project needs and the surrounding surface when possible.

Yes. Even when the color match is correct, Dulux Silver Clamshell 52670 can look different after application because of lighting, viewing angle, surface texture, sheen, and nearby colors or materials. The match is being made to the selected color reference, but the finished object still has to be viewed in its real setting.

If the part will be seen beside an existing painted surface or under important lighting, test the finish on the actual material or on a sample piece in the final location before completing the project.

Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so the paint does not build up in one spot. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dulux Silver Clamshell 52670 will usually give better results when you overlap passes slightly and avoid heavy first coats.

Build coverage gradually instead of trying to finish in one pass. That approach helps reduce runs, uneven sheen, and color buildup on small parts, trim pieces, accessories, and other detailed items.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dulux Silver Clamshell 52670 is a practical option for baskets, frames, shelving, brackets, knobs, hardware, and similar items when you want them coordinated to a known color reference.

If the project calls for a different application method, MyPerfectColor also offers other formats for color-matching projects. For removable or small items, spray paint is often the most straightforward way to apply a match of Dulux Silver Clamshell 52670.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux Silver Clamshell 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 Dulux Silver Clamshell 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 Dulux Silver Clamshell, 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.