Match of Dunn Edwards™ 51 Birchwood *

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and its chemistry, not to the Dunn Edwards color name alone. For a match of 51 Birchwood, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the specific product format you plan to order.

Be sure to review the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor item you are buying, since safety information can differ by product type.

Finish changes how much light the coating reflects, so a match of 51 Birchwood can look different after application even when the color formula is correct. A glossier finish usually looks more reflective and can make surface texture stand out more, while a flatter finish reduces reflection and can make the color read softer.

If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, choose the finish based on the final part and use case, not just the color name.

Use several light, even coats of the 51 Birchwood match instead of trying to cover the part in one heavy pass. Keep the spray moving, overlap each pass consistently, and avoid stopping in one spot, since heavy application can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy color build.

If the substrate is rough or the color needs more coverage, let each coat flash as directed before adding the next coat.

Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so test the 51 Birchwood match on the actual part before finishing the full piece. Clean the surface well, scuff it if the material allows, and use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel when you want better adhesion on difficult plastic or other low-energy surfaces.

If the plastic is flexible, slick, or unknown, a test application is the safest way to confirm prep and adhesion before you commit.

A match of 51 Birchwood is useful for small or awkward items that are easier to coat with spray paint than with a brush. Common examples include trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other removable parts that need to coordinate with an existing Dunn Edwards color reference.

This format is a practical choice when you want MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint made to the selected brand color for a specific object or component, not the original Dunn Edwards paint product.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards 51 Birchwood 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 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.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dunn Edwards 51 Birchwood 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

While we can provide Dunn Edwards 51 Birchwood 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.