COLOR CODEG-73M - Opal Green MetallicHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a time capsule from the early nineties, a period when Honda moved away from the boxy shapes of the eighties into the organic, flowing lines of the EG Civic and the CB7 Accord. It is a soft, earthy green that perfectly captures that era's shift toward nature-inspired tones. Because your Honda has likely been on the road for over thirty years, the original finish has probably mellowed. This shade is excellent at masking light road dust, but it can look flat if the clear coat has begun to oxidize. When you apply your touch-up, remember that you are matching paint that has lived through decades of sun and rain, so focus on smooth coverage to bridge that gap.

Technical Details

Despite the name, this is a subtle metallic finish rather than a bright, sparkling one. The metallic flakes are fine and densely packed, which gives the car its soft glow under direct sunlight. The biggest risk with this specific type of finish is mottling, where the flakes cluster together and create dark streaks or spots. This happens if the paint goes on too heavy in one spot. To avoid this, you must focus on thin, even layers. If the flakes don't lay down flat, the repair will look darker than the surrounding panel, even if the pigment is a perfect match.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Honda Opal Green Metallic (check for code G-73M), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find that code printed on a white sticker located on the driver's side door jamb. Since those metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the container, shaking is the only way to ensure the green-to-silver ratio is correct. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before moving to the car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Give the surface plenty of drying time between coats in a cool garage or the shade, as rushing the process will trap the metallic particles in the wrong position and ruin the shimmer.