Honda Freed Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Honda kept the palette singular and sophisticated for our records, giving us the solo star: Night Blue Metallic. While other manufacturers throw 50 shades of grey at a minivan, the Freed leans into this deep, cosmic blue. It's a shade that says you have a family and errands to run, but you still appreciate a color that looks expensive under a grocery store parking lot light. It's the "one-car show" of the driveway.
What to Watch For
Honda paint is like a high-end sushi-fresh and beautiful, but notoriously delicate. The "Whisperer" truth is that this clear coat is a bit on the thin side, which means the Freed's upright front nose tends to collect stone chips like a magnet. You might also notice the paint feels "soft," so keep an eye on the roof and door handles where the sun and constant use like to wear things down. To find your specific match, open the driver's side door and check the center pillar (the "B-pillar") for a white or silver sticker. That little code is the secret handshake you need to get the right bottle.
Driveway Repair Tip
Because Night Blue Metallic is packed with tiny metallic flakes to give it that deep glow, those sparkles love to go to sleep at the bottom of the bottle. Before you start, shake your touch-up pen or brush for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to. When you're ready, apply the paint in whisper-thin layers rather than one giant, thick blob. If you try to fill a chip in one go, the metallic flakes won't sit right and it'll look like a dark mole on your car. Two thin coats are always better than one thick "mountain" of paint.
