Honda S2000 Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Honda didn't just give the S2000 a high-revving engine; they gave it a wardrobe to match. With 16 recorded colors, they really went for it. While most manufacturers play it safe with "Airport Parking Lot Gray," Honda leaned into the drama with bold choices like Imola Orange Pearl and Montecarlo Blue. Even the classics have flair-Berlina Black is deep enough to lose your keys in, and New Formula Red looks like it's going 9,000 RPM while sitting in your driveway.

What to Watch For

Before you start, pop the driver's side door. You're looking for a white sticker on the jamb (the pillar) that houses your paint code. Now, for the honest truth: Honda paint from this era is famously "soft." This is actually a win for you; it means the paint is flexible, but it also means it's a magnet for road chips on the low-slung hood and front bumper. You might also notice tiny "stress cracks" in the paint near the door jambs or trunk-don't panic, that's just the car showing off how much the chassis flexes during spirited cornering. It's a badge of honor, but a little touch-up paint will keep the moisture out and the metal happy.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many S2000 colors are "Tricoats" or "Pearls" (looking at you, Indy Yellow and Platinum White), those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-yes, time it-to wake up that metallic flake. When you apply it, think of yourself as a surgeon, not a house painter. Use the very tip of the brush to "dab" the paint into the center of the chip and let it flow outward. If you have a deep chip, resist the urge to fill it in one thick glob; two thin layers applied 20 minutes apart will look much smoother once it dries.