Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1039 Zurich White *

Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW1039 Zurich White can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely and some are harder to coat than others. Clean the part well, remove any mold release or surface contamination, and test on the actual plastic before painting the full item.

If the plastic is a low-energy material such as polypropylene or polyethylene, or if the part will see handling or wear, using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion before the color coat. A test area is the safest way to confirm the finish and adhesion on the exact substrate you have.

Coverage depends on the size of the part, the texture of the surface, how much hiding is needed, the spray method, and how many coats you plan to apply. As a planning guide, one can of spray paint typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

If you are coating a larger project or need multiple coats for even coverage, estimate extra material rather than buying exactly to the minimum area. For other MyPerfectColor paint formats, coverage is typically about 400 to 600 square feet, but the real amount still depends on the surface and application method.

For metal, start by cleaning off dust, grease, rust, and any loose coating. If the surface is glossy or very smooth, scuff sanding helps the new coating grip better. If there is rust or corrosion, remove it before painting, since surface contamination can affect adhesion and appearance.

When you are painting over an existing coating, check that the old finish is sound, dry, and well bonded. The condition of the old coating, plus its gloss and texture, can change how SW1039 Zurich White looks after it is applied, so a test area is a practical way to reduce risk.

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, not just the color itself. Lower gloss finishes usually show less surface detail and are less reflective, while higher gloss finishes are easier to wipe clean and tend to highlight imperfections more.

Because sheen changes how SW1039 Zurich White reads on the finished item, the same color can look different in matte, satin, or gloss. If the part will be handled often or needs frequent cleaning, pick a finish that matches that use case before ordering.

Even when you start with the correct match of SW1039 Zurich White, the finished color can read differently once it is on the object. Lighting, placement, sheen, surface texture, and nearby surfaces all affect how the color appears after application.

This is especially important if the painted item will sit next to an existing surface or be viewed in different lighting conditions. If appearance consistency matters, test the matched paint on the actual item or a sample of the same material before painting the full project.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1039 Zurich White 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 SW1039 Zurich White. 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 SW1039 Zurich White, 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.