COLOR CODEB-15M - Light AquaHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

If you are working on a 1979 Civic, you are dealing with a true relic of the disco era. This color is a breezy, soft blue-green that captures the transition from the bold seventies into the more refined eighties. It is not an aggressive color that demands attention, but rather a calm shade that makes your vintage Honda look approachable and clean. Since your car has likely spent over four decades out in the elements, the original paint has probably shifted toward a flatter, more chalky appearance. Your new paint will likely look much brighter and richer than the weathered sections, so focus your work on blending into the surrounding panels to hide the age gap.

Technical Details

Despite the soft look, this is a metallic finish. Those tiny silver flakes are what give the surface its depth, but they are also your biggest challenge. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will sink and create dark, muddy patches. If you apply it too lightly, the color will look thin and won't match the rest of the car. You want an even distribution to prevent mottling, which is when the metallic particles bunch up and look like tiger stripes or clouds. Before you spray or dab Honda Light Aqua (check for code B-15M), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure those flakes are fully suspended in the liquid.

Best Practices

On a 1979 model, you will typically find your paint ID plate under the hood, often mounted to the radiator support or the firewall. Once you confirm the code, remember that patience is more important than speed. Test the color on the included card first to see how the metallic particles settle. Whether you are using a brush or a nozzle, you must keep the container moving to ensure the finish stays uniform. Apply several thin layers rather than one thick one, and allow plenty of drying time between each pass. If you rush the drying time, the metallic flakes will shift while the paint is still wet, ruining the uniform look you want for your Civic.