1983 Honda Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The 1983 Honda Vibe

1983 was a crossroads for Honda. While the second-generation Prelude was busy turning heads with its low-slung cowl and those futuristic pop-up headlights, the Accord and Civic were solidifying their reputation as the cars that simply refused to die. In our database, we track 18 distinct colors for this year-a spread that shows Honda was moving away from the drab '70s "Harvest Gold" into a sophisticated palette of metallics and bold primaries. Whether you're rocking the understated Almeria Beige Metallic or the high-energy Dominican Red, these cars had a clean, crisp look that defined the early '80s Japanese aesthetic.

Paint Health Check

Since we're dealing with the Single Stage Era, your 1983 Honda is wearing what I call "honest paint." Back then, the color and the protection were mixed into the same pot and sprayed as one. The good news? You've got a lot of pigment to work with. The bad news? This paint is completely "naked" against the elements. Without a clear coat suit of armor, these finishes are prone to Oxidation. If your Victoria Red looks more like a dusty pink chalkboard or your Windsor Blue Metallic has lost its depth, that's the paint quite literally drying out and turning to chalk.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1983 paint is simple: It needs wax or it dies. Because there's no clear coat, the surface is porous and constantly losing its essential oils to the sun. If you're touching up a chip with our Slate Gray Metallic or Osio Ivory, don't just walk away once the color is dry. You need to seal that repair and the surrounding original paint with a high-quality carnauba wax or sealant. This creates a physical barrier that keeps the oxygen out and the color in. If you ignore the wax, the sun will turn your restoration project into a flat, hazy mess within a season. Keep it greasy, keep it glossy.