Honda Bright Silver Metallic (N818) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This silver belongs to the era of the rugged, late-nineties SUV. Since your Passport was a collaboration with Isuzu, this specific shade has a slightly more industrial, utilitarian feel than the softer silvers found on Accords of the same time. It is a bright, high-reflectance color that excels at hiding the small scratches and road grime that come with a vehicle designed for the trail. While it lacks the flashy depth of a modern pearl, it provides a clean, honest metallic glow that makes a twenty-five-year-old truck look significantly younger than its odometer suggests.

Technical Details

You are working with a traditional metallic finish, which relies on a heavy load of aluminum flakes to catch the light. Silver is notoriously difficult because of mottling, which occurs when those flakes clump together and create dark, uneven shadows across the surface. This happens if the paint is applied too heavily or if the flakes aren't properly suspended in the liquid. Before you spray or dab Honda Bright Silver Metallic (check for code N818), you need to shake the container vigorously for at least a full minute to ensure those metallic particles are distributed evenly.

Best Practices

Locate your identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb or look for a metal plate on the firewall inside the engine compartment. Because the appearance of silver changes based on how thick you apply it, you must test the color on the included card before touching your car. Aim for multiple light, thin layers to build the color gradually. This approach keeps the metallic flakes from "swimming" and clumping, which is the secret to a professional look. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers, and always do your work in the garage or the shade to keep the metal surface cool.