Acura EL Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Acura treated the EL like the sophisticated Canadian cousin of the Civic, and they gave it a wardrobe to match. We've tracked 27 different colors for this model, ranging from the business-casual Vogue Silver Metallic and Taffeta White to some surprisingly bold choices where they really went for it-like Vintage Plum Pearl and Dark Amethyst Pearl. Whether your EL is a "sensible silver" or a "purple-ish mystery," it was clearly designed to look a little more upscale than the average commuter.

What to Watch For

While these cars are legendary for running forever, the paint is a bit more sensitive. The clear coat on the EL is known to get tired, especially on the horizontal surfaces. Take a close look at your hood, roof, and trunk; if the paint looks cloudy or is starting to flake like a bad sunburn, that's your sign to act before the color underneath starts to fade.

To find your specific shade, head to the driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a white or silver sticker with a barcode. Your paint code is usually a mix of letters and numbers (like NH-583M) sitting right underneath that barcode.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Acura EL colors are "Pearls" or "Metallics," they have tiny flakes of sparkle that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle while sitting on a shelf. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds-and I mean a real, vigorous workout-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply it, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Using three thin "whisker" layers is much better than one big, gloopy drop that will never dry flat. If you're working with Aspen White Tricoat, just remember that matching those three layers requires a bit of extra patience, so take your time and let each layer dry completely.