Match of Porter Paints™ 1258 T *

Finish changes how Porter Paints 1258 T reads on the finished item because sheen changes reflectivity. The same match can look slightly different in matte, satin, or gloss even when the color formula is correct. If you need the coating to read a certain way, choose the finish first as part of the order, not the color code alone.

If you are matching an existing part or fixture, keep in mind that the original surface sheen can affect whether the new coating looks visually similar.

Plastics vary a lot, so Porter Paints 1258 T should be tested on the actual plastic before you commit to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to most plastics, but adhesion can improve when you use MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel and prep the surface properly.

For best results, clean the part, scuff it if the surface allows, and test a small area on the real material first. This is especially important on low-energy plastics and other difficult substrates.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to Porter Paints 1258 T as a color name alone. If you need safety information, look up the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product format you plan to order.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. Check the sheet for the specific product you are using, since spray paint and other formats can have different safety details.

For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Porter Paints 1258 T, dry-to-touch is typically within minutes. Recoat is usually in about 1 to 2 hours, and full cure is about two weeks.

Dry-to-touch, recoat, and full handling are different stages, so do not treat them as the same milestone. Temperature, film build, and substrate can affect the actual timing.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how you want the coating to behave, not on the color code alone. For Porter Paints 1258 T, higher gloss usually gives more reflectivity and easier cleanup, while lower sheen generally reduces glare and can hide surface irregularities better.

Because finish changes the way the match looks on the part, it is a product decision that should be made when you order. If you are matching a nearby painted piece, try to match both color and sheen.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 1258 T 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 1258 T 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 1258 T, 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.