Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW6871 Positive Red *

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6871 Positive Red is typically dry to touch within minutes, but that is not the same as being ready for full handling. Plan to recoat in about 1 to 2 hours, and allow about 2 weeks for full cure before expecting maximum hardness and handling strength. If you need to assemble or install the part sooner, handle it carefully until the coating has fully cured.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6871 Positive Red is practical for baskets, frames, furniture accents, shelving, decor pieces, and other small parts where spray application is easier than brushing. It also works well for removable or detailed items that need to be coordinated to a known color reference.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not the SW6871 Positive Red color name by itself. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Check the SDS for the exact product format you plan to order.

Before applying a match of SW6871 Positive Red, clean the surface, remove grease or residue, and lightly scuff glossy areas when that is appropriate for the substrate. Mask off areas you do not want coated, and test the finish on the actual surface before starting the full project. Good prep helps with adhesion and helps the color read more consistently across different materials.

Custom-made matches of SW6871 Positive Red should be ordered carefully because MyPerfectColor custom color matches are not returnable or refundable. Before you place the order, confirm the exact brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity. If your project needs spray paint, make sure you select that format before checkout.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6871 Positive Red 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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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW6871 Positive Red. 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.

The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW6871 Positive Red, 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.