RAL 3013 Tomato Red Paint

Use the standard RAL 3013 Tomato Red when the specification means "match the RAL standard," not a specific part or coating. Choose a sample- or OEM-based match when acceptance depends on looking the same as an existing coated item.

• Standard RAL 3013 is sufficient when: cross-material coordination is expected (powder vs liquid, different textures/sheens), touch-up is low-criticality, parts are not viewed side-by-side under uniform lighting, or minor visual variation is acceptable.
• Request a sample/OEM match when: the surface is high-visibility or large-area, parts will be adjacent and inspected under consistent lighting, the drawing or buyer expects "match existing," or a known OEM/powder code is specified.
• Key risk: RAL is a color target, not a process. Powder coat and liquid paint can match the RAL color yet differ in appearance due to gloss and texture.
• Action: Confirm with the spec owner whether the requirement is "to RAL 3013 standard" or "to match this part." For matches, supply a clean flat sample and specify the target sheen (e.g., 60 degrees gloss units) and inspection conditions (lighting/viewing distance).

Yes, gloss/sheens are a common reason for rejection even when the color is correct. RAL 3013 defines the color target only; it does not specify gloss or texture.

• Set acceptance criteria: specify the required sheen (e.g., 60 degrees gloss value and tolerance) or provide an approval sample. Without this, liquid vs powder and texture differences may appear mismatched.
• Control inspection conditions: evaluate under consistent lighting and viewing angle/distance, ideally the same as the acceptance environment. Changing light can shift perceived match.
• Expect process effects: higher gloss looks brighter/lighter; heavy texture reads darker. A color-correct touch-up can still look different if the sheen is off.
• Ordering tip: include the desired sheen or gloss range with your RAL 3013 order, especially for cosmetic surfaces or side-by-side repairs.

Yes-provided you verify adhesion and prepare the surface correctly.

• Identify and test: clean a small area, lightly abrade, then perform a tape or cross-hatch adhesion test with your intended system. If adhesion fails, stop and reassess primers/prep.
• Surface prep: remove oils and silicones (solvent degrease), de-gloss with 220-320 grit scuff, feather any damaged edges, and remove dust. Eliminate chalking/loose material before coating.
• Prime as needed: use a compatible primer (commonly a 2K epoxy/urethane for metals) on bare metal, exposed substrate, or when adhesion is uncertain.
• Expect appearance differences: powder texture and existing gloss will influence perceived color. Verify appearance with a small test patch under job lighting.
• Small chips: clean, spot-prime bare metal, then apply RAL 3013 topcoat in thin passes. Allow proper flash/cure times between coats.

Often yes. Standard RAL 3013 is commonly acceptable for cross-material coordination where textures and sheens already differ.

• Usually acceptable when: parts are not adjacent or are viewed at different angles/distances; functional components (conduit, brackets, hardware) are coordinated to larger panels; lighting varies across the installation; minor visual variance is not a quality hold point.
• Use caution when: parts are adjacent in the same field of view, there is a strict cosmetic specification, or the existing part sets the visual standard-these cases favor a sample/OEM match with defined sheen.
• Expectation setting: the hue will align to RAL 3013, but gloss and texture differences will affect perceived match. Communicate which component is the acceptance reference if any.

Yes, our spray paint, paint pens and touch up bottles are ideal for touching up parts of all kinds, including powder coatings. However, keep in mind that our version of RAL3013 Tomato Red is based on the color swatch contained in the official RAL color book. The color and sheen of your specific production parts may be different. If you need a touch up application, we can create a touch up solution precisely matching your specific parts.

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MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to RAL3013 Tomato Red 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

While we can provide RAL3013 Tomato Red in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.