1979 Honda Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1979 Honda Vibe

1979 was the year the Honda Civic became a certified legend, buzzing past gas station lines while the big V8s were stuck in the dirt. It was a time of transition-disco was dying, but the "earthy and funky" color palette was still holding on for dear life. While other manufacturers were experimenting with browns that looked like mud, Honda was leaning into clean, punchy tones. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this era, like the breezy Light Aqua and the surgical Pack White. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that you were smart enough to survive the oil crisis in style.

Paint Health Check

Now, listen close, because 1979 was the heart of the Single Stage Era. You won't find any clear coat "delamination" here for the simple reason that there isn't any clear coat to begin with. This is honest, old-school acrylic enamel. The problem isn't peeling; it's oxidation. When these Hondas sit in the sun, the paint doesn't just fade-it literally turns into a chalky powder. If your Civic looks like it's been dusted with flour, that's the pigment giving up the ghost. It's a "chalky fade" that makes the car look thirty years older than it is, but the good news is that the color goes all the way through.

Restoration Tip

Because this is a single-stage finish, you have to treat it like a living thing: it needs wax or it dies. If you're seeing that chalky oxidation, don't panic. You can usually buff that top layer of "dead" paint right off to reveal the vibrant color hiding underneath. But once you bring that shine back, you've exposed fresh pigment to the elements. You must seal it immediately with a high-quality carnuba or polymer wax. In this era, the wax isn't just for show-it's the only thing standing between your paint and the graveyard.