Match of Pratt and Lambert™ 1752 Italian Straw *

Yes, but surface preparation matters. Clean the metal or old coating first to remove grease, dust, wax, chalk, rust, and any loose paint. If the existing finish is glossy or sound, scuff it so the new coating can grab better.

The final result can change based on the condition, texture, and sheen of the old surface, so do not assume the new color will look identical on every substrate. If the part has rust or failing paint, correct that before applying a match of 1752 Italian Straw.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want. A flatter finish can hide small surface flaws better, while a glossier finish is usually easier to wipe clean and will look more reflective on the finished part.

Sheen also changes how a match of 1752 Italian Straw reads after it is applied. If you are coating an item that already has a finish, matching the existing sheen can help the new coating blend more closely with the rest of the part.

Apply several light, even coats instead of one heavy coat. Keep the can moving, hold a consistent distance from the surface, and overlap each pass so the color builds evenly.

Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking finish. With a light color like 1752 Italian Straw, gradual build is usually the safest way to get a more even result on the finished item.

Plastic varies a lot, so test the actual part before coating the full item. Clean the surface well, remove mold release or other contamination, and scuff smooth plastics when possible.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can improve adhesion on difficult or low-energy surfaces. That is the safest way to reduce the risk of peeling when using a match of 1752 Italian Straw on plastic.

Confirm the target from a physical swatch, a known existing painted sample, or another trusted original brand reference rather than relying on screen color alone. MyPerfectColor matches its paint to the selected brand color reference, so the key step is verifying that 1752 Italian Straw is the exact color you want.

This matters most when you are matching a part, fixture, or surface that must coordinate with an existing finish. Once the color reference is confirmed, you can order a match of 1752 Italian Straw with more confidence.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert 1752 Italian Straw 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 Pratt and Lambert 1752 Italian Straw 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 Pratt and Lambert 1752 Italian Straw, 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.