Honda Avignon Blue Metallic (B-26MZ) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 1986 Civic is a rare survivor if it still carries this particular shade. This color defines the mid-eighties Japanese aesthetic, offering a depth that was sophisticated for its time without being as loud as the era's reds or as plain as the silvers. Because your car has been on the road for nearly forty years, the original finish has likely faced significant sun exposure. This means the new paint may look deeper and more saturated than the weathered panels around it, so focusing on small, localized repairs will yield the most natural results.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that reflect light from different angles. Metallic paints carry a specific risk called mottling, where the flakes cluster together and create dark, uneven blotches or stripes. To avoid this, you cannot apply the paint in one thick coat. Instead, you need to build the color slowly. If you apply the paint too heavily, the flakes will sink and swim in the wet layer, ruining the uniform look that makes the blue pop in the sunlight.

Best Practices

You can find the identification plate on the driver side door jamb, which will confirm your color match. Before you spray or dab Honda Avignon Blue Metallic (check for code B-26MZ), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the most important step for any metallic finish because those flakes settle at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes lay down before you touch the car. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving and apply several light layers. This allows the metallic particles to lock into place. Since this is an older vehicle, give the paint extra drying time between coats to ensure the repair stays stable and level.