Match of Valspar™ 1009-4 Cut Ruby *

Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so test 1009-4 Cut Ruby on the actual part before painting the full item. MyPerfectColor spray paint works well on most plastics, but a primer is often the safer choice when the surface is smooth, flexible, or low-energy.

If you want better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel before applying the color coat.

Before ordering 1009-4 Cut Ruby, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Those details affect whether you get the right match for your project.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the order details before checkout.

Finish choice changes how 1009-4 Cut Ruby looks and performs on the finished item. A glossier finish reflects more light, while a flatter finish reflects less. That changes the way the matched color reads after it is sprayed.

Finish also affects durability, cleanup, and how easy the coating is to maintain, so choose the sheen that fits the project, not just the color.

Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how much hiding power is needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet.

If the surface is rough, dark, porous, or likely to need extra coats, plan on ordering more so you do not run short during the project.

After application, 1009-4 Cut Ruby can read differently because of lighting, placement, sheen, and the surfaces around it. Even when the color match is correct, those factors can change how the finished item appears.

If the painted part will sit next to an existing painted surface, test on the actual material first so you can evaluate the match in the same light and beside the same neighboring surfaces.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 1009-4 Cut Ruby 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 hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 1009-4 Cut Ruby you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.

While we can provide Valspar 1009-4 Cut Ruby 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.