COLOR CODENH-675M - Magnesium MetallicHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your Civic, Jazz, or Element has likely been through years of commutes and car washes, the original finish might look a bit tired compared to the day it left the lot. This color defines the mid-2000s Honda era. It is a pragmatic gray that stays neutral in the sun and hides road grime better than almost any other shade in the catalog. On the Element, it matches the plastic cladding well, while on the Civic, it provides a more mature, technical look than a basic silver.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, not a solid gray. That means thousands of tiny metal flakes are suspended in the mixture to catch the light. These flakes give the car its depth, but they also represent your biggest hurdle during a repair. If you apply the paint too heavy in one spot, the flakes will bunch together and create dark, muddy patches or stripes. Success depends on light layers that allow the metal to lay flat and catch the light with even coverage.

Best Practices

Open your driver's door and look for the identification sticker on the pillar to confirm your match. Before you spray or dab Honda Magnesium Metallic (check for code NH-675M), you need to shake it for a full 60 seconds. Those metal flakes settle at the bottom fast, and poor mixing will lead to a color that looks too dark. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes land before you move to the car. When applying, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the paint from pooling. Give the area plenty of drying time between each thin layer to ensure the finish stays crisp and the flakes do not shift.