Match of Porter Paints™ 1401 P *

Before you order a custom-made match of Porter Paints 1401 P, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-matched orders are made to your selected reference, so the details matter.

This is especially important if you are matching a specific part, fixture, or removable piece, because sheen, substrate, and surface condition can change how 1401 P reads after application. Custom-made color orders should be chosen carefully because they are not returnable or refundable.

The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the Porter Paints 1401 P color name by itself. In other words, the SDS depends on the exact MyPerfectColor product you are ordering.

Check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product version you plan to buy so you are reviewing the correct safety information for that match of 1401 P.

Primer depends on the substrate, surface condition, and the paint type you choose for a match of Porter Paints 1401 P. A primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required.

If you are painting bare, glossy, patched, or otherwise difficult surfaces, primer is more likely to help. Use the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you order so the coating bonds well and the finished 1401 P color applies more evenly.

Coverage for a match of Porter Paints 1401 P depends on the surface area, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats the job needs. Small parts like vents, grilles, hardware, pipe, or fixtures usually use less than larger painted surfaces, but rough or uneven surfaces can use more.

A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints often cover between 400 and 600 square feet, but your actual result will vary with the substrate and the way you apply the paint. If the surface is dark, porous, or highly textured, plan for extra product.

Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so test a match of Porter Paints 1401 P on the actual plastic before committing to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but some plastics are harder to bond to than others.

For plastics and other low-energy surfaces, using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion. This is a practical approach for items like PVC pipe, vents, grilles, covers, and other removable parts where you want the 1401 P color to coordinate with the rest of the project.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 1401 P 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Porter Paints 1401 P 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 1401 P, 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.