Acura CL Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Acura clearly decided the turn of the millennium was the time to experiment, giving us a massive 27 colors for the CL. They really went for it-ranging from the sophisticated, deep Nighthawk Black Pearl and the sharp Satin Silver Metallic to more adventurous "look-at-me" choices like the punchy Sundance Gold Pearl or the surprisingly cool Iced Teal Pearl. Whether you're driving a stealthy executive coupe or a teal time machine, these colors were designed to make a statement.

What to Watch For

Here is the reality: the Acura CL is a legend, but its clear coat can be a bit of a "sensitive soul." If your car has spent its life parked in the sun, you might notice the paint on the roof, trunk, or hood starting to look a little cloudy or even flaking away. This era of Acura paint is famously soft, which makes it easy to work with but also prone to "sunburn" over time. To make sure you have the exact match for your repair, open the driver's door and check the door jamb sticker. You're looking for a code that typically starts with a couple of letters like "NH," "R," or "YR"-that is your North Star.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since many of the CL's best colors are pearls or metallics (looking at you, Naples Gold Metallic and Monterey Blue Pearl), those tiny sparkles love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Before you touch that chip, shake your paint bottle or pen for at least 60 to 90 seconds to wake up the metallic flakes. When you go to apply it, remember: dots are better than blobs. Use a tiny amount on the tip of your brush to fill the center of the chip, let it dry, and come back for a second pass if needed. Getting a smooth look simply requires patience, not a professional shop.