Honda Pilot Touch Up Paint (44 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

With 41 recorded colors across its lifespan, the Honda Pilot has flirted with everything from suburban "safety first" neutrals to the surprisingly bold. Honda really went for it with names like Amazon Green Metallic and Meteor Blast Metallic, but they also mastered the classics like Nighthawk Black Pearl and the ubiquitous Taffeta White. Whether your Pilot is dressed for a carpool or a camping trip, there is a good chance its color was designed to look great under a layer of road-trip dust.

What to Watch For

Before you start, pop open the driver's side door and look at the jamb (the B-pillar). You're looking for a sticker-often white or silver-with a code like NH-578 or B-536P. Keep an eye out for a small "factory code" in the bottom corner, too; it helps get that perfect match. Now, for the reality check: Honda paint is notoriously "soft." If you look at your hood or the roof area just above the windshield, you might notice small chips or even larger flakes starting to lift. The white pearls, in particular, have a habit of "shedding" if left untreated. Catching these spots early with a touch-up pen is the best way to prevent your Pilot from developing that "Swiss cheese" look.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many of these colors-like White Diamond Pearl or Steel Sapphire-contain heavy metallic or pearl flakes, they require a little extra patience. Before you apply a single drop, shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds. You need to "wake up" those sparkles that have settled at the bottom. When you apply the paint, think "dab, don't brush." Use thin layers and let them dry in between; if you try to fill a deep chip with one giant glob, it won't dry correctly. A few light, patient passes will keep your Pilot looking factory-fresh without the professional price tag.