Acura ILX Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Acura clearly decided that the ILX deserved more than just a sea of gray. With 24 recorded colors, they really went for it, offering everything from the pulse-pounding San Marino Red to the deep, sparkling Apex Blue Pearl. Whether you're rocking the stealthy Crystal Black Pearl or the "look-at-me" Basque Red II Pearl, your car has some serious personality-and a fairly sophisticated chemistry set on its surface.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling, you need your "secret recipe" number. Open your driver's door and look at the center pillar (the B-pillar); you'll find a tag with a code like NH731P or B621P. If your ILX is finished in one of those stunning blues like Catalina Blue Pearl, keep an extra close eye on the areas right next to the windshield and rear glass. This paint has a reputation for being a bit sensitive and can sometimes decide it wants to retire early and peel away from the edges. If you spot a tiny chip there, catch it early with your touch-up pen before it decides to invite its friends to join the party.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Acura colors-like Platinum White Tricoat or Majestic Black Pearl-rely on tiny flakes and pearls to get that high-end glow, you have to be the ultimate bartender. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds (set a timer!) to wake up those heavy metallic particles that love to nap at the bottom of the vial. When applying, remember: you aren't icing a cake. Go with several thin, whisper-light layers rather than one big glob. It takes a little more patience, but it's the difference between a repair that disappears and one that looks like a blueberry stuck to your hood.