Match of Kelly Moore™ KM3951-3 Carlton Clay *

No. A match of Kelly Moore KM3951-3 Carlton Clay is the same color reference, but the finish can change how it reads after application. Matte finishes absorb more light, while gloss finishes reflect more light, so the same matched color can appear a little different on the finished item.

If you are coating a part that needs to blend with an existing surface, choose the sheen that matches that surface as closely as possible. If you are painting a new item, choose the finish based on how you want the piece to perform in use, not just on the color name.

For spray paint matched to KM3951-3 Carlton Clay, dry-to-touch is usually within minutes, recoating is typically in about 1 to 2 hours, and full cure is about 2 weeks.

Those are different stages. Dry to touch means the surface is no longer wet. Recoat time means another coat can usually be applied. Full cure means the coating has reached its final handling strength, so avoid heavy use or rough handling before then.

Before applying KM3951-3 Carlton Clay, clean the surface well and remove dirt, oil, wax, and other contamination. On metal, also check for rust and remove any loose corrosion before painting.

If the item already has a coating, scuff sanding usually helps the new paint grip better. Glossy, uneven, damaged, or unknown old coatings can affect both adhesion and the final appearance, so test the surface first if the condition of the old finish is uncertain.

Choose the finish for KM3951-3 Carlton Clay based on the item, the amount of wear it will see, and the look you need after application. Higher gloss finishes usually reflect more light and can be easier to wipe clean, while flatter finishes reduce reflection and can make surface texture less noticeable.

The finish also changes how the matched color appears on the part, so do not assume the color will look identical in every sheen. If you are trying to coordinate with an existing painted piece, match the finish as closely as possible instead of selecting by color name alone.

Confirm KM3951-3 Carlton Clay from a physical brand swatch or a known existing color reference before you order. Screen images can shift with monitor settings, lighting, and device differences, so they are not the best way to verify the target.

MyPerfectColor matches to the selected brand color reference, so the most important step is making sure KM3951-3 Carlton Clay is the exact original color you want. If you are matching an existing part, verify the reference color first so you do not order the wrong match.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Kelly Moore KM3951-3 Carlton Clay 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 Kelly Moore KM3951-3 Carlton Clay 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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While we can provide Kelly Moore KM3951-3 Carlton Clay 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.