Honda Suzuka Blue Metallic (B-513M) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the definitive S2000 signature. It is a light, airy blue that captures the spirit of early 2000s Japanese roadster culture. Because your Honda has likely spent two decades catching sun rays with the top down, the original finish has probably matured. It is a sophisticated, cool-toned shade, but it is notoriously sensitive to light. If you are touching up a hood or a trunk lid, you have to be precise, or the new paint will stand out against the weathered panels of your classic.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which presents a specific challenge for the DIYer. Those tiny silver flakes are what give the car its dimension, but they are heavy and prone to sinking to the bottom of the reservoir. If the flakes are not perfectly distributed, the repair will look dark, muddy, and dull. You also need to be careful about mottling. If the paint goes on too heavy in one spot, the flakes cluster together and create dark spots. You prevent this by ensuring a steady flow and keeping the container moving at all times.

Best Practices

You can verify your color match by looking at the driver's side door jamb; the identification sticker is located right near the latch. Before you spray or dab Honda Suzuka Blue Metallic (check for code B-513M), you need to shake the container for at least two full minutes to wake up those metallic particles. Test the color on the included card before touching your car to see how the flakes lay down. Work in a Garage or the shade to ensure the metal isn't hot, and apply several thin layers. Waiting for the proper drying time between coats is the only way to build a finish that looks like it came from the factory.