1982 Honda Touch Up Paint (13 OEM Colors)

The 1982 Honda Vibe

1982 was the year Honda decided to stop being the "quirky little car company" and started making the neighbors jealous. Between the iconic second-gen Accord and the sleek, pop-up headlight Prelude, they were dominating the driveway. We've managed to track down 13 distinct shades from this era-a surprisingly gutsy palette for the early '80s. From the sophisticated Almeria Beige Metallic to the deep, moody Huelva Maroon, Honda was leaning hard into that earthy, "international-luxe" aesthetic. If you're rocking Yorkshire Green Metallic or Savoy Brown, you aren't just driving a commuter; you're driving a rolling time capsule of Gen-X optimism.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold truth: you're dealing with the Single Stage Era. Back in '82, the pigment and the shine were mixed into one honest layer. There's no clear coat "shield" protecting your Caribbean Red or Aruba Red Metallic from the elements. Over forty years, that paint has likely "chalked"-a process called oxidation where the top layer of pigment literally dies and turns into a dull, powdery film. If your red Honda looks more like a pink chalkboard, or your Arctic Silver has lost its luster, it's not because the paint is gone; it's just suffocating under a layer of dead surface.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 1982 survivor, you can't just slap paint over the old surface and expect a match. Because these are single-stage finishes, they are highly reactive to a good polish. It needs wax or it dies. Before you apply your touch-up, use a light rubbing compound to "wake up" the surrounding area and remove that chalky oxidation. Once you've filled the chips and let them cure, seal the entire panel with a high-quality carnauba wax. That wax is the only thing standing between your Windsor Blue Metallic and total solar destruction. Treat it like skin; keep it clean, keep it sealed, and it'll stay deep for another forty years.