Match of Porter Paints™ 6463-1 Nordic Ice *

The finish can change how Porter Paints 6463-1 Nordic Ice reads on the finished item because sheen affects reflectivity. The same color in a glossier finish can look brighter or more reflective, while a flatter finish can look softer and less reflective. If you are ordering MyPerfectColor paint matched to this color, choose the finish that fits the item you are coating, not just the color reference.

If the new coating will sit next to an existing painted surface, remember that the older surface may have a different sheen, texture, or wear level. That can make the two surfaces look different even when the color match is correct.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Porter Paints 6463-1 Nordic Ice is a practical choice for baskets, frames, shelving, hardware, and similar removable items. Spray paint is often the easiest format when the goal is to coordinate a small object to a known color reference.

If the item is made from metal, plastic, wood, wicker, or a previously coated surface, make sure the substrate is prepared correctly before painting. The better the prep, the more likely the finished item will read as a clean match of 6463-1 Nordic Ice.

Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so the paint builds gradually. Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy look in the final color. With MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Porter Paints 6463-1 Nordic Ice, it is usually better to apply several controlled coats than one wet coat.

Hold a consistent distance, overlap each pass slightly, and let each coat flash off before applying the next one. If the substrate is new to you, test on a scrap piece first so you can confirm how the color and finish are behaving on that surface.

A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but the actual amount you need depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how much hiding is required, and whether you need more than one coat. Smooth, small parts usually need less paint than rough or highly visible pieces.

If you are coating larger fixtures or multiple items in Porter Paints 6463-1 Nordic Ice, plan for extra material so you do not run short before the project is complete. For other MyPerfectColor paint formats, coverage is usually much higher, often in the 400 to 600 square foot range depending on the product and surface.

Before applying MyPerfectColor paint matched to Porter Paints 6463-1 Nordic Ice, clean the surface so dirt, grease, rust, chalk, and loose material do not interfere with adhesion. If the existing coating is glossy or slick, scuff it so the new paint has a better surface to grip.

If the metal has rust or the old coating is failing, address those problems before painting. The condition of the existing surface can change both adhesion and the final appearance, so a test area is a good idea when the part will be visible or when the substrate is unfamiliar.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 6463-1 Nordic Ice 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 6463-1 Nordic Ice 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 6463-1 Nordic Ice, 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.