COLOR CODEYR60M-3 - Champagne Beige MetallicHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your 1985 Accord represents a very specific slice of automotive history. This color only lived for a single production year, serving as a sophisticated bridge between the boxy aesthetics of the early eighties and the sleeker designs that followed. It is a warm, understated hue that excels at hiding road grime and light dust. Because your car has been on the road since the mid-eighties, the original finish has likely developed a unique character from decades of sun exposure, making it a bit more muted than it was on the showroom floor.

Technical Details

This finish is a classic metallic, which gives it that signature champagne glow. Metallic paints carry a specific risk during application: the tiny flakes can settle unevenly if the paint goes on too heavy. If the flakes clump together, you will see dark spots or "tiger stripes" that ruin the look of the panel. You want to focus on achieving a thin, even distribution so the metal particles can lay flat and reflect light uniformly across the repair.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Honda Champagne Beige Metallic (check for code YR60M-3), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute to get those metallic particles off the bottom. You can find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb or on the firewall inside the engine compartment. Test the color on the included card first to see how well it aligns with your car's current level of fade. When you apply the paint, keep the container moving at all times to avoid pooling. Patience is your friend here, so give the paint plenty of drying time between light layers to build the depth you need without creating drips.