Acura ZDX Touch Up Paint (17 OEM Colors)

### The Color Breakdown

Acura clearly decided the ZDX shouldn't just blend into the mall parking lot-they recorded a total of 17 colors for this model, and they really went for it. While you have your classic "50 shades of gray" like Palladium Metallic and Graphite Luster Metallic, the lineup gets punchy with Tiger Eye, Double Apex Blue, and the earthy Ionized Bronze Metallic. Whether you're driving a stealthy Cosmic Black or the bright Scarlet Red Tricoat, there is a lot of specialized "shimmer" in these formulas that gives the car its distinct, futuristic look.

What to Watch For

Acuras from this era are known for having a "polite" (read: soft) clear coat. This means the horizontal surfaces-like your hood and that sloping roofline-are the first places to show UV fading or tiny "pepper" chips from highway driving. You might also notice the paint on the plastic bumpers feeling a bit more brittle than the metal panels. Before you start, head over to the driver's side door jamb. You'll find a sticker there with your paint code (usually starting with a letter like 'NH' or 'B'); having that exact code is the difference between a "hidden" repair and a "thumbprint" on your car.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many ZDX colors are "Pearls" or "Tricoats" (like Aspen White or Dark Cherry Pearl), the magic is in the suspension. Those tiny sparkles settle at the bottom of the bottle, so shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If it's a pearl color, it might look a little translucent at first; just let it dry for 15 minutes and add another thin layer. This patience ensures those metallic flakes sit flat and catch the light just right.