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Does Honda Sell Paint?

Yes—Honda sells OEM touch-up paint (typically in pen/brush bottles) through authorized Honda and Acura dealers and official parts websites. For full refinish jobs (spray cans, quarts, gallons), Honda does not retail paint under its own brand; body shops and consumers use third-party automotive refinish paints matched to Honda color codes.

What Honda Actually Sells

Honda’s retail offering focuses on small-format, color-matched “Honda Genuine” touch-up solutions intended for chips and minor scratches, not full panel or whole-vehicle resprays.

  • Touch-up paint pens or small bottles with brush for Honda and Acura automotive colors
  • Occasional accessory kits that may include a clear coat and primer alongside color
  • Limited availability for Honda Powersports (motorcycles/ATVs) touch-up items, depending on region and model year

These options are designed for cosmetic spot repairs and to protect exposed metal from corrosion. Availability and exact packaging can vary by market and model year.

What Honda Does Not Sell

For full refinishing, Honda does not distribute large-format paint systems directly to consumers. Professional refinish brands supply paints that match Honda color codes.

  • No factory-branded quarts/gallons for basecoat/clearcoat systems
  • No official Honda-supplied mixing tints for body shops
  • No guaranteed OEM-branded aerosols for large-area repairs (dealers may source third-party aerosols matched to Honda codes)

When a panel or vehicle needs repainting, collision centers use refinish lines (for example, PPG, BASF, Axalta, Sherwin-Williams) mixed to Honda’s color code and variant formulas.

Where to Buy Honda Touch-Up Paint

You can obtain genuine touch-up products through official channels and reputable retailers that work from Honda color codes.

  • Authorized Honda and Acura dealership parts counters
  • Official OEM parts websites operated by Honda/Acura dealers (availability varies by country)
  • Honda Powersports dealers for select motorcycle/ATV colors (stock varies)
  • Reputable aftermarket suppliers that mix to Honda color codes (clearly labeled as matches, not Honda-branded)

Pricing typically ranges from modest for single pens/bottles to more for kits including primer and clear. Ensure the product specifically lists your exact color code.

How to Find Your Honda Color Code

Accurate color matching starts with the factory color code rather than the marketing color name.

  1. Check the driver-side door jamb (vehicles): Look for the manufacturer sticker; the paint code is usually a combination of letters/numbers (e.g., NH-, R-, B- prefixes).
  2. Inspect the engine bay or trunk/hatch area (some models): Secondary labels may list paint information.
  3. For motorcycles/ATVs: Look under the seat, on the frame, or near the steering head for an identification label.
  4. Verify in the owner’s manual or dealer service system: Dealers can decode by VIN to confirm the correct paint code and any color variants.

If the code label is missing or hard to read, a dealer can use your VIN to identify the correct code and reduce the risk of ordering the wrong color.

Tips and Caveats

Even with the correct code, color can vary with age and production batches. These points help set expectations.

  • Color variants: Many colors have multiple “variants” from the factory; professional suppliers can mix the closest variant after a visual check.
  • Pearls and tricoats: Multi-stage finishes (e.g., pearl whites) may require more than one layer for an accurate appearance.
  • Weathering: Older paint may have faded; a perfect match on an aged panel can still appear slightly different.
  • Application: Touch-up pens are best for stone chips and small scratches; larger areas may look patchy without proper blending.

For best cosmetic results beyond small chips, consult a professional refinisher who can color-match, blend, and clear-coat properly.

Alternatives for Larger Repairs

If you are repairing larger areas or entire panels, consider professional-grade solutions matched to your Honda code.

  • Automotive paint jobbers mixing basecoat/clearcoat to Honda’s code and variant
  • Body shops with spectrophotometers to fine-tune matches on aged paint
  • High-quality aerosols mixed to code by specialty suppliers for DIY spot repairs

These options bridge the gap between small touch-ups and full resprays, though technique and environment still affect final results.

Bottom Line

Honda sells genuine touch-up paint for minor repairs through dealers and official parts channels. For full refinishing or larger repairs, use third-party refinish paints mixed to your Honda color code, and consider professional application for the best match.

Summary

Honda does offer OEM touch-up paint—primarily pens or small bottles—via authorized dealers and official parts sites. It does not retail full refinish paint systems; those come from independent paint manufacturers matched to Honda color codes. Locate your code on the vehicle label (or via VIN) to purchase the correct product, and use professional refinish services for larger or high-visibility repairs.

Who supplies Honda with paint?

Honda has approved several manufacturers of paint for the repair of their vehicles. Each auto body shop uses their own system that they purchase from the paint manufacturer. The common ones are Akzo Nobel, BASF, Sherwin Williams, and PPG.

Do car dealerships sell touch up paint?

You can buy automotive touch up paint that matches your car from the dealership, from auto parts stores, or from online sources such as Amazon.

How much is touch up paint from Honda?

Touch Up Paint

Retail Price: $18.54
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Where can I find the Honda paint color?

To determine the color of your Honda, you need to find the paint code, which is usually located on a sticker inside the driver’s side door jamb. The sticker will have a “Color” or “Paint Code” label, and the code will be displayed near it, often as a combination of letters and numbers. Once you have the code, you can use it to identify the specific color name and find touch-up paint if needed. 
Here’s a more detailed guide:

  1. Locate the sticker: Open the driver’s side door and look for a sticker on the doorjamb. 
  2. Identify the color code: The sticker will have a “Color” or “Paint Code” label. The code will be displayed near it. 
  3. Use the code to find the color: You can use the code to search online for your specific color name, or to order touch-up paint from sites like Paint Scratch or AutomotiveTouchup. 

For example, if the code is NH788P, it corresponds to Orchid White Pearl. 
If you have trouble finding the sticker, you can also try looking in the engine bay, near the firewall, or consult your VIN number (the 11th digit of your VIN may correspond to a factory code for the paint).

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