Acura TLX Touch Up Paint (28 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Acura clearly couldn't decide if they wanted to be a boardroom executive or a track-day hero, so they gave the TLX a staggering 28 colors to choose from. On one hand, you have the "Corporate Grays"-a collection including Modern Steel Metallic and Lunar Silver that would make any office park proud. On the other hand, they really went for it with "Look-at-Me" shades like Tiger Pearl, Apex Blue Pearl, and the legendary Long Beach Blue Pearl. Whether your TLX is dressed in a suit or a tracksuit, there is a lot of pigment packed into that factory finish.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling, you'll find your paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Look for a code starting with "NH" (like NH883P) or "B" (like B621P). Now, for the honest truth: Acura paint is notoriously "soft." This means the nose of your car is likely a magnet for tiny white rock chips, and on certain models-especially the whites and blues-you might notice the clear coat getting a little shy and peeling back near the roofline or rear glass. Don't panic; catching these spots early with a touch-up pen is exactly how you keep a small chip from becoming a big "shame-spot."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many TLX colors are "Pearls" or "Tricoats," those little bottles are filled with tiny flakes of magic that like to settle at the bottom. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-yes, time it-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply the paint, think of it like nail polish: three whisper-thin layers are always better than one giant, goopy blob. If you're working with a Tricoat like Platinum White or Urban Gray, the color builds its depth as it dries, so give it ten minutes between layers. It requires patience, but your hood will thank you for not rushing the process.