Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1518 Viking *

Confirm SW1518 Viking from a physical swatch, fan deck, or another known original color reference from Sherwin Williams, not from screen viewing alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom-matched paint to the selected brand color reference, so the order should be based on the color you have verified in real life.

If you are matching an existing painted part, compare it to a physical reference in the same lighting you expect to see it in. The code and name identify the target color, but they do not tell you the sheen, product line, or surface condition of an existing item.

The matched color is based on the SW1518 Viking reference, but the finished look can still change with lighting, sheen, surface texture, and nearby materials. A sprayed sample can read differently on metal, plastic, wood, or a previously coated item.

If the part will sit next to an existing surface, test on the actual item whenever possible. That is the best way to check how the MyPerfectColor match of SW1518 Viking 66601 will appear in the final location.

MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to SW1518 Viking 66601 can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot and some are harder to coat than others. For that reason, test on the actual plastic before finishing the full part.

MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel is recommended to improve adhesion on challenging surfaces. Good cleaning and preparation matter as much as the color match, especially on low-energy plastics and other difficult substrates.

Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, how much reflection you want, and whether you need the match to line up with an existing surface. The same SW1518 Viking 66601 color can look different in flat, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because sheen changes how much light reflects from the surface.

For practical ordering, match the sheen to the item if you are trying to coordinate with an existing painted part. Higher sheen can make the color read brighter and show texture more, while lower sheen reduces reflection and can make the finish look less shiny.

Coverage for SW1518 Viking 66601 depends on the size of the item, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

If you are ordering a non-spray format, typical coverage is often between 400 and 600 square feet, but the exact amount still depends on the product and the surface. Rough, porous, or dark surfaces usually need more material than smooth, light surfaces.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1518 Viking 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 SW1518 Viking. 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 SW1518 Viking, 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.