Acura MDX Touch Up Paint (65 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Acura didn't just give the MDX a paint job; they gave it a full-blown wardrobe. With a massive 65 colors recorded, this SUV has seen everything from the deep, moody Nighthawk Black Pearl to the "look at me" brilliance of Tiger Pearl and Blazing Orange Pearl. For a long time, the MDX lived in a world of sophisticated grays like Graphite Luster and Liquid Carbon, but lately, they've really gone for it with bold, high-energy tricoats. Whether you're driving a classic boardroom silver or a modern midnight blue, your MDX was designed to catch the light.

What to Watch For

While Acura paint is stunning, it has a few "personality quirks." If you own one of the white models-specifically White Diamond Pearl or Taffeta White-keep a close eye on the roof and the tailgate. These colors have a history of wanting to "un-stick" from the car in large flakes. The clear coat across the MDX lineup also tends to be on the softer side, meaning a rogue gravel truck can leave your hood looking like a target range. To find your exact match, open your driver's door and look at the VIN sticker on the door jamb. You're looking for a code that usually starts with "NH" or "R" (like NH-603P).

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many MDX colors are pearls or metallic "tricoats," your touch-up bottle is actually a tiny chemistry set. Those beautiful sparkles love to settle at the bottom of the container like lead weights. Before you start, shake your paint pen or bottle for a full two minutes-it's a workout, but it's the only way to get the shimmer to show up on the car instead of staying in the tube. When you're filling a chip, remember that "patience is a virtue." Applying three thin, paper-thin dabs is much better than one big, gloppy blob that looks like a mole. Let it dry between dabs, and you'll find that even the trickiest pearls will play nice with your driveway repair.