Acura RSX Touch Up Paint (21 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Acura really went for it with the RSX, offering a palette of 21 colors that ranged from "tuner-scene loud" to "executive-commuter quiet." Whether you're rocking the electric Vivid Blue Pearl, the head-turning Blaze Orange Metallic, or the deep Nighthawk Black Pearl, your car was designed to stand out. It's a mix of sophisticated pearls and bold reds like Milano Red that give this car its character. If yours is one of the more understated shades like Desert Silver Metallic, don't worry-it still has that signature Acura sparkle hidden in there.

What to Watch For

Acura paint from this era is known for being a bit "soft," which is a polite way of saying it's a magnet for rock chips on the hood and nose. If you have a red RSX, you've likely noticed the "Milano Pink" phenomenon where the sun turns that bold red into a soft pastel. You should also keep an eye on the roof and the tops of the door mirrors; the clear coat here can sometimes get a little flaky, looking a bit like a peeling sunburn. To find your exact match, open your driver's door and look at the jamb (the B-pillar). There's a sticker there with a code like NH-642M or B-507P. That's your golden ticket to the right bottle.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many RSX colors are pearls or metallics, those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand in a snowglobe. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When you're filling a chip, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Drip a tiny amount in, let it dry, and come back later for a second layer. This requires patience, especially with the lighter pearls, but building it up slowly prevents a "blob" and ensures the color depth looks just right under the sun.