Honda Chianti Red Pearl (R-517P) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your CR-V has likely spent two decades on the road, and while this deep, wine-inspired red was a hallmark of the early 2000s, the finish has likely evolved with age. The color offers a sophisticated depth that standard solids cannot match, shifting from a dark burgundy in the shade to a vibrant cherry under direct sunlight. Because it is a red pigment, it is particularly susceptible to UV fading, so the paint currently on your car might be slightly flatter than the fresh, saturated pigment you are about to apply.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish rather than a metallic or solid, which means it contains translucent mica flakes that catch the light. This adds incredible depth, but it also makes the repair sensitive to your technique. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the pearl particles will cluster together and make the repair look darker or muddy compared to the rest of the door. You need to build the color in light layers rather than trying to achieve full coverage in a single pass to keep those flakes sitting evenly on the surface.

Best Practices

Locate your factory sticker inside the driver's side door jamb to confirm your match. Before you spray or dab Honda Chianti Red Pearl (check for code R-517P), you must shake the container for at least a full minute to ensure the heavy pearl and red pigments are fully blended. Test the color on the included card to see how the hue develops with each layer before touching the car. When you are ready to begin, keep the container moving to ensure an even distribution of the pearl, and allow plenty of drying time between coats so the finish remains crisp and clear.