Acura CSX Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Acura really leaned into the "premium" side of the palette for the CSX, giving us 15 different shades to choose from. They clearly had a thing for shimmer-from the spicy Habanero Red Pearl to the deep Nighthawk Black Pearl and the tropical Fiji Blue Pearl, they really went for it with the sparkles. Even the "sensible" choices like Galaxy Gray Metallic have enough depth to keep things interesting. It's a sophisticated lineup for a car that's basically a Civic in a tuxedo.

What to Watch For

Now, let's be real: these cars are known for having "sensitive" skin. Much like their Honda cousins from the same era, the CSX is prone to clear coat peeling, especially on the roof, trunk, and hood. You might also see some "crow's feet"-those tiny little cracks in the paint-on the hood. If you see a small spot starting to flake, don't wait for it to grow; catching it early with a touch-up pen is your best defense. To find your exact match, open your driver's door and look at the jamb (the frame of the car). You'll see a silver or white sticker with a code like NH-700M or B-92P. That's your golden ticket.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since almost every Acura color involves pearls or metallics, those tiny glittery flakes love to sink to the bottom of the bottle while it sits on your shelf. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-until you hear that little metal ball rattling like crazy-to wake up the sparkles. When you're at the car, don't try to "paint" a long line. Instead, use the tip of the brush to dab the paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If the color looks a little dark at first, don't worry-getting these pearls to sit perfectly just requires patience and a light touch.