Match of Porter Paints™ 979 R *

Coverage depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, how much hiding power you need, how you apply the paint, and the number of coats required. As a planning guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet per container.

If you are coating small parts like trim pieces, vents, pipe, hardware, or fixtures in Porter Paints 979 R, measure the total surface area first and plan for extra material if the surface is rough, porous, or likely to show through.

Confirm Porter Paints 979 R from a physical swatch or a known existing painted sample, not from screen viewing alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the original brand color reference, so the most important step is making sure Porter Paints 979 R is the exact target you want before you place the order.

If you are matching an installed part, compare the sample in the lighting where the finished item will be used. That helps reduce ordering mistakes when the color is being matched to an actual painted surface.

Yes. Finish and sheen change how much light reflects from the surface, so the same match of Porter Paints 979 R can look different in gloss, satin, or flatter finishes. The color code identifies the target color, but it does not define the sheen by itself.

If the appearance matters on a coated part, choose the finish based on the project requirements and test it on the actual substrate when possible.

Yes for many plastic items, but plastics vary widely, so testing on the actual part is important. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer made for acrylic enamel can improve adhesion.

For items like PVC pipe, vents, grilles, or covers, make sure the surface is clean and properly prepared before coating it in Porter Paints 979 R. A test area is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance on that specific plastic.

Clean off dirt, grease, and loose material first, then scuff the surface so the new coating can bond better. Check for rust, oxidation, or other contamination and address those areas before painting.

The condition of the old coating, along with its gloss and texture, can affect how a match of Porter Paints 979 R looks after application. If the part will sit next to existing painted areas, a test section is a practical way to check the result before coating the whole item.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 979 R 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 Porter Paints 979 R 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 Porter Paints 979 R, 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.