Match of Porter Paints™ 16173-1 Surf Blue *

The finish is a practical ordering choice because sheen changes durability, cleanup, reflectivity, and even how 16173-1 Surf Blue reads after it is applied. A glossier finish is usually easier to clean and more durable for handled parts, but it also reflects more light and can make the matched color look different than a flatter finish.

If you are coating a trim piece, fixture, or removable part, choose the sheen based on how the item will be used, not just the color name. The same match of 16173-1 Surf Blue can look noticeably different in matte, satin, or gloss.

Plastic can be painted, but plastics vary a lot, so testing on the actual part is important before you commit to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult or slick surfaces.

For 16173-1 Surf Blue, clean and dry the plastic first, then test the full paint system on a hidden area or spare piece if you have one. That is the safest way to confirm adhesion and finish on the exact material you are coating.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Porter Paints color name alone. If you are buying a match of 16173-1 Surf Blue, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the current safety information that applies to the product you are ordering.

That is the correct place to check before use, especially if you need the information for jobsite, maintenance, or purchasing records.

Even when you start with the correct color reference, the finished look can change with lighting, placement, sheen, and the surfaces around it. A match of 16173-1 Surf Blue may read slightly differently on metal, plastic, wood, or a previously coated item because each surface affects the way the color appears.

If the painted item will sit next to an existing surface, evaluate it in the lighting where it will actually be used. That gives you the most reliable view of how the applied color will read in service.

Coverage depends on the size of the part, the texture of the surface, how much hiding power is needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. If you are using spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

For other MyPerfectColor paint formats, coverage is often about 400 to 600 square feet, but the actual amount can be lower on rough or porous surfaces. For 16173-1 Surf Blue, plan around the shape and condition of the item, not just its measured size.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 16173-1 Surf Blue 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 16173-1 Surf Blue 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 16173-1 Surf Blue, 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.