Acura Paint Codes
Your Acura paint code will be located on the driver’s side door jamb, most of which begin with the letters “NH.”
Written by Natalie Todoroff
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An Acura’s paint code can be found on the driver’s side door jamb. Having trouble spotting it or have the numbers rubbed off? You can still use your Acura’s VIN number to search for the paint code online.
Picture this: you’re pulling your brand new, jet-black Acura out of your driveway; you look over your shoulder….and you bump your kid’s tricycle, leaving a nasty scratch on your bumper.
You may be tempted to scribble it in with a black Sharpie pen, but that could do some serious damage to your paint coat! But, if you know your car’s paint code, you can find an Acura-ate color match and have your car looking as spiffy as the day you got it.
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Acura paint codes are on your driver’s side door jamb. Many Acura models follow similar naming conventions; the paint code will be a combination of numbers and letters, typically beginning with the letters “NH.”
With your paint code at the ready, you can reference this
handy chart
to pinpoint your Acura’s exact color. Pro Tip An Acura’s paint code will be listed on the manufacturer’s label, which is usually white, silver, or black in color.
What if there’s no paint code on the car’s label?
Let’s say you can’t find your paint code on your Acura’s manufacturer’s label. Don’t panic! You can instead use your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to find the paint code.
You can find the VIN in a couple of different places:
- On your title, registration, or insurance papers
- On the service tag, located on the driver’s side doorjamb
- On the dashboard tag, located on the driver’s side of the dashboard, beneath the vehicle’s hood where the dashboard meets the front windshield
Now that you’ve got your VIN written down, you can give your local Acura dealership a call or search online to get the paint code you need.
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Where can I get paint for my Acura?
Like everything else these days, just go online! Touch-up paint can be found at
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. All you really need to do is make sure that the paint your purchase matches your paint code and you’ll be golden (or silver, or red, or black). Paint touch-up tips
Once you’ve got your paint at the ready, it’s time to get down to business! Here are a couple of tips for painting your Acura:
- Make sure you’re painting on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer—anything colder could mess with the color
- Prep the damaged area with soap, water, and a wax and grease remover
- Sand away any rust with a wire brush or gritty sandpaper
- Coat the area with primer, and let it dry overnight. Once dry, lightly sand again.
- Paint the area with your Acura paint, waiting 20 minutes between each coat. Once you’ve built up enough color, allow the final coat to dry overnight. If you’re painting in temperatures below 70 degrees, you may need to let the last coat dry a little longer.
- Finally, add a clear coat and allow it to dry for at least three days
For an extra gleam, you can also rub down the area with a rubbing compound once it’s dried. Should you opt for this extra step, be sure to use a soft microfiber towel or an old t-shirt—not a paper towel—and to rub in circular motions.
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What is my Acura’s paint code?
There are two ways to learn your Acura’s paint code: by locating it on the manufacturer’s label on the driver’s side door jamb, or by searching for it online using the VIN number.
Can I paint my Acura?
For touch-ups? Yes! For a full-body job? You’re better off leaving it to a professional. As long as you have your paint code and the matching color on hand, you can definitely do minor cosmetic work to your Acura to get rid of any scratches.
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