COLOR CODEG-517M - Cool JadeHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a rare relic from 2004, mostly found on the seventh-generation Civic and its early Hybrid siblings. It behaves like a chameleon, shifting between a crisp silver and a faint mint green depending on the overhead light. Since your car has probably spent two decades in the sun, the original finish might have a warmer or flatter tone than when it left the factory. This specific hue was a design choice intended to give the car a high-tech, eco-friendly appearance that still looks distinct on the road today.

Technical Details

As a metallic finish, this paint relies on tiny flakes to reflect light and create its signature shimmer. Metallic paints require more patience than solid colors because those flakes tend to clump together if the paint is applied too thick. If they don't distribute properly, the repair will look like a dark, cloudy smudge rather than a clean match. You want to focus on thin layers to ensure the silver particles lay flat and catch the light the same way the factory finish does.

Best Practices

You can verify your color info on the sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Honda Cool Jade (check for code G-517M), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds to wake up those settled metallic flakes. Test the color on the included card to check the tone against your car's current state. Whether you use a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling, and allow for plenty of drying time between each light layer.