Match of Cerakote™ Shale F-118 *

MyPerfectColor can precisely match the color and finish for Cerakote Shale F-118, but an older or already cured part can still read differently beside fresh touch-up paint. Gloss, texture, age, cure, surface prep, substrate, and batch variation can all change how the repaired area looks in real use.

If the repair will sit next to an exposed finished part, treat the Cerakote Shale F-118 reference as the correct starting point, but do not assume the new application will be invisible on a weathered or highly visible surface.

Yes. A match of Cerakote Shale F-118 is commonly used as a touch-up reference when a coated part has chips, scratches, rub marks, drilled holes, cut edges, field modifications, or missed coverage from the original finish process. MyPerfectColor provides a paint match for the color and finish so you can repair the damaged area or coat the affected part.

For best results, match the repair method to the size and visibility of the defect. Small spots may need a different format than larger areas, and a fresh repair beside a cured finish can still show some difference in sheen or texture.

Yes. A match of Cerakote Shale F-118 is often ordered for ancillary parts that need to coordinate with a coated assembly, such as screw heads, rivet heads, plastic snaps, trim plugs, end caps, clips, covers, brackets, and similar hardware. MyPerfectColor paint matched to Cerakote Shale F-118 can help those items blend with the surrounding finish even when they cannot be coated in the original process.

For small parts, the main decision is whether you need close color coordination or a side-by-side match to a specific coated component. If the surrounding finish is aged or has a strong texture or gloss, test first on a noncritical piece when possible.

Not always. Even when MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish for Cerakote Shale F-118, a fresh liquid touch-up can still look different from the original cured finish because of gloss, texture, film build, cure, and how the coated surface reflects light.

This matters most when you are repairing a visible area next to an existing part. If you need the closest visual result, compare against the actual coated part or an approved sample rather than relying on the name alone.

Order by the exact color reference, Cerakote Shale F-118, and keep the same product format whenever possible. That gives you the best chance of repeatable results across related parts, sample panels, and later repairs. MyPerfectColor matches the color and finish, but final appearance can still shift with substrate, prep, part age, and whether the new coating is being applied beside an existing cured finish.

If you are building a multi-part assembly or planning future maintenance, save the exact color name and any approved sample information so later reorders stay aligned with the original reference.

Yes, you can use the acrylic enamel paint as a touch up for the Cerakote Shale F-118 coating. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and sheen of the official Cerakote color sample. However, there may be some variation to your specific coating material due to aging, paint differences and application method. For ultra-critical matching requirements, you may consider having MyPerfectColor create a touch up solution precisely matching the color and sheen of your specific coating batch by sending us an actual part.

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To make touch up paint for the Cerakote Shale F-118, MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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.

MyPerfectColor offers two spray can sizes - 11oz net weight and 4.5oz net weight. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. The smaller can, which is perfect for manufacturers who want to include a can with product shipments, will cover about 7 square feet.

MyPerfectColor acrylic enamel paint matching the Cerakote Shale F-118 will match both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the original coating to serve as touch up paint. MyPerfectColor is matching from original Cerakote metal swatches. There may be variation due to batch processes, aging and paint type differences. Learn more about touch up paint solutions.

MyPerfectColor has the original Cerakote Shale F-118 sample in our color archive. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that there maybe differences between the color sample in our archive and your materials due to variation in manufacturing processes, aging, etc.

MyPerfectColor matches the Cerakote Shale F-118 by scanning the sample with state of the art spectrophotometer and color matching software. The color match is refined through an iterative process to improve the match accuracy of both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor has an extensive pigment library of over 100 different pigments that include organic and inorganic dispersions, aluminum, bronze and mica-based metallics and pearlescents, and fluorescent pigments. MyPerfectColor can achieve any sheen between flat and gloss. Note that difficult to match colors like metallics, pearlescents, and fluorescents will not match precisely - MyPerfectColor will get as close as possible, but the quality of these matches will not be as good due to the inherent limitations of matching these types of effect colors. Learn more about our color matching services.