Match of Dunn Edwards™ DE5864 Cornflower *

Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards DE5864 Cornflower can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot and some are harder to coat than others. Test on the actual plastic item first if possible, because adhesion can differ by material and surface condition.

For better adhesion on difficult plastic or other low-energy surfaces, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before painting. Clean the part well, let it dry, and follow the prep steps for that specific substrate before you apply the color coat.

Choose the finish based on how the part will be used and how you want the matched color to look after it dries. With DE5864 Cornflower, the gloss level can change the final appearance even when the color match is correct.

A glossier finish usually reflects more light and can be easier to clean, while a lower-sheen finish reduces reflection and can hide surface irregularities better. If the item will be handled often or cleaned regularly, durability and cleanup may matter as much as appearance. If the item will sit beside other finished surfaces, keep in mind that the sheen can affect how closely the color reads in place.

The right quantity depends on the size of the item, its texture, how well the surface hides the old color, the application method, and how many coats you need. 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, but actual coverage can be lower on rough or porous surfaces.

If you are painting a small fixture, vent, pipe, or accessory in DE5864 Cornflower, plan for extra material if the part is textured, if the old coating shows through, or if you expect to apply more than one coat for even coverage.

Confirm DE5864 Cornflower from a physical swatch or a known existing reference from the original brand, not from a screen image alone. Screen colors can shift based on lighting, monitor settings, and device display, so they are not a reliable approval method for ordering.

MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the most important step is verifying that DE5864 Cornflower is the exact target you want before you place the order. That is especially important if the finished part needs to coordinate with an existing painted surface or a specific brand color standard.

Before applying MyPerfectColor paint matched to DE5864 Cornflower on metal or over an existing coating, clean the surface thoroughly, remove contamination, and scuff the area if needed so the new coating can bond properly. If there is rust, loose paint, or a failing old finish, address that first because those conditions can affect both adhesion and appearance.

The condition of the old coating matters. Gloss, texture, and wear can all change how DE5864 Cornflower looks once it is applied, even when the color match is correct. A test application is a good idea if the part will be highly visible or if the existing surface is uneven.

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 DE5864 Cornflower 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 DE5864 Cornflower 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 Dunn Edwards DE5864 Cornflower 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.