Honda CVCC Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Back in the day, Honda kept things focused and stylish with just 3 recorded colors for the CVCC. They really leaned into that classic 70s aesthetic, offering a lineup that included the earthy Richmond Green Metallic, the crisp Shetland White, and the futuristic St. Moritz Silver Metallic. It's a tight, curated palette that screams "vintage cool" without needing a dozen different shades of beige to get the point across.
What to Watch For
If you're hunting for your paint code, don't bother looking in the trunk or under the floor mats. On these vintage gems, pop the hood and look for a small metal tag riveted directly to the firewall (that's the metal wall between the engine and the cabin). Honda paint from this era is famously "soft" and thin, meaning it doesn't take much for the high ridges of the front fenders or the center of the hood to start looking a bit thin or chalky. Keep an eye on those leading edges where the wind and road debris hit first; they tend to show their age a little faster than the rest of the car.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since two of the three colors are metallics (the Green and the Silver), you have to treat that little bottle of touch-up paint like a workout-shake it for a full 60 seconds until you hear that mixing ball rattling like a percussion section. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom, and you need them floating around to get a good look. When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big, round blob that looks like a grape, dab on a tiny, thin layer, let it dry, and come back for a second pass. Getting those metallics to lay flat and look right **requires patience**, but your CVCC will thank you for the extra minute of effort.
