COLOR CODEH2/RH2 - Candy Apple Red PearlEagle Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color represents the final bow for the Eagle brand. In 1998, the Vision was a pioneer of cab-forward design, and this specific red was meant to highlight those bold, swept-back lines. It is a deep, sophisticated shade that leans into the premium persona Eagle tried to cultivate before the brand was retired. Since your car has likely seen over twenty-five years of sun and road wear, the original finish might have shifted toward a slightly flatter or darker tone. This color is not just a basic red; it is designed to react to light, giving the Vision a sense of motion even when it is parked in your driveway.

Technical Details

Because this is a pearl finish, it contains tiny mica flakes that create depth. These flakes are heavier than the pigment, so they tend to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, you will end up with a flat red that lacks the original factory shimmer. Pearls are also somewhat transparent by nature, which is how they achieve that "candy" look. This means the number of layers you apply will change the final shade. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, it will look darker than the surrounding area. Keeping the container moving is the only way to ensure the mica distributes evenly across the repair.

Best Practices

On your Vision, the paint code is usually found on the radiator support bar under the hood or on the passenger-side inner fender well near the strut tower. Before you apply Eagle Candy Apple Red Pearl (check for code H2/RH2), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds to wake up the pearl particles. Test the color on the included card first to see how many layers you need to match your car's current state of fade. Work in a shaded garage to prevent the sun from shortening the drying time too much, which can cause the paint to clump. Apply thin, even layers and allow plenty of drying time between each one to build the depth properly.