Match of Porter Paints™ 7117-1 Cloud Gray *

Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint can be matched to 7117-1 Cloud Gray by Porter Paints for plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. Test on the actual material first if you can, because some plastics bond better than others.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer before the color coat can improve adhesion on difficult or low-energy surfaces. That extra prep is worth considering if the part needs to hold up well or if you are coating a surface that is known to resist paint.

The amount you need depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how much hiding is needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. For custom spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon, but actual coverage can be lower on rough or porous surfaces.

If you are painting several small parts in 7117-1 Cloud Gray by Porter Paints, count the total surface area instead of the number of items. That helps you avoid running short if you need extra coats or if the parts have edges, holes, or textured areas that use more paint.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 7117-1 Cloud Gray by Porter Paints is often used for small parts where a smooth sprayed finish is helpful. It is practical for switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, knobs, and similar hardware.

If the part will be handled often or sits in a visible spot, spray application can give a more even finish than brushing on a small item. Make sure the part is clean, properly prepared, and compatible with the coating system before you spray.

The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Porter Paints color name alone. To find it, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the specific product format you plan to order.

If you are comparing options, make sure you check the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor paint you intend to use, since spray paint and other formats can have different safety information.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used, how easy it needs to be to clean, and how much reflectivity you want. Finish affects durability and also changes how 7117-1 Cloud Gray by Porter Paints will read on the finished surface.

If you are trying to coordinate with an existing painted item, try to match the sheen as closely as possible. The same color can look different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss, especially on smooth surfaces or under strong light.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 7117-1 Cloud Gray 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 7117-1 Cloud Gray 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 7117-1 Cloud Gray, 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.