Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1230 The Shadow *

For a match of SW1230 The Shadow, apply light, even coats instead of trying to cover the item in one heavy pass. Keep the spray can or spray equipment moving, hold a consistent distance, and overlap each pass slightly so the coating builds uniformly.

Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy looking build. Let each coat flash or dry according to the MyPerfectColor product instructions before adding the next coat, since dry time depends on the product, coat thickness, and conditions.

Before applying a match of SW1230 The Shadow to metal or over an old coating, clean off dirt, oil, wax, chalking, and other contamination. If the surface is glossy or slick, scuff sanding usually helps the new coating grip better.

Remove loose rust, peeling paint, or failing coating first. The condition of the old finish, along with its gloss and texture, can affect how the final SW1230 The Shadow match looks, so a small test area is a good way to reduce risk on visible parts.

The finish you order changes how SW1230 The Shadow reads on the finished item. A flatter finish reflects less light and can make the color look deeper, while a glossier finish reflects more light and can make the same color match look brighter or more reflective.

If the part needs to sit near another painted surface, try to match the sheen as closely as practical. The color reference stays SW1230 The Shadow, but the final appearance also depends on sheen, surface texture, and the substrate under the coating.

Coverage for SW1230 The Shadow depends on the size of the item, how rough or porous the surface is, how you apply the coating, and how many coats you need. As a general planning guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paints often cover about 400 to 600 square feet per coat.

If the surface has strong color contrast, texture, or repair work, plan for extra product so you do not run short before the job is complete. Measuring the actual area and estimating the coat count first is the safest way to order the right amount.

Safety Data Sheet information is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the SW1230 The Shadow color name by itself. If you need the SDS before ordering or using the paint, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact product format you plan to buy.

Reference page: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1230 The Shadow 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 SW1230 The Shadow. 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 SW1230 The Shadow, 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.