COLOR CODEB30M-3 - Stratos Blue MetallicHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color takes you straight back to the mid-eighties when the second-generation Accord was the gold standard for sensible engineering. It is a dignified, mid-tone blue that lacks the aggressive flash of modern paints, which is exactly why it suits your vintage Honda so well. Since your car has likely spent forty years facing the elements, the original finish has probably lost some of its depth. Applying this fresh pigment helps restore the crisp appearance that makes these classic hatchbacks and sedans stand out in a world of grayscale modern cars.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, meaning the paint contains tiny flakes designed to catch the light. These flakes are heavy and sink to the bottom of the container, creating a risk of dark splotches or uneven stripes if they aren't distributed. If the flakes clump together, your repair will look like a series of shadows rather than a smooth surface. This finish requires a steady hand and consistent flow to ensure the blue looks uniform when you pull the car out of the garage and into the sun.

Best Practices

You will find your identification plate on the driver's door jamb or mounted to the firewall under the hood. Before you spray or dab Honda Stratos Blue Metallic (check for code B30M-3), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up those metallic particles. Always test the color on the included card to verify the match against your aged paint. When you are ready to work, keep the container moving to avoid heavy buildup and allow plenty of drying time between light layers. This prevents the metallic flakes from shifting and keeps the repair level with the rest of the panel.