I am going to get my s2000 repainted and I am trying to get it to be as close as possible to original SPA Yellow.

I specifically want to know what kind of pearl/clear coating is used by Honda but ANY info regarding the s2000's paint is appreciated (for any color). I read from another post that the spa's pearl coating is very unique and cannot be matched perfectly by any paint shop. Again, any info is greatly appreciated!

 

It is very difficult to match any pearl. I believe it's a 3 step process.

 

hey, I saw Rio yellow in person and I like it better than Spa. It is a darker yellow and is very attractive.

 

There is a Honda Paint code pdf in the library. If the shop has the code I don't see why they should have any trouble (if they are any good) friguring it out.

 

oh yea, the paint coding and getting honda paint is ok, but i was worried about matching the pearl coating.


[QUOTE]Originally posted by HI SPEEDR
It is very difficult to match any pearl.

 

Are you the one doing the painting or are you taking it to a shop?

 

i just had my nearside wing repainted and even under street lights, cannot tell the difference. The surrounding paintwork was also blended in. this was from a honda approved bodyshop.

N.

 

I'm taking it to a shop but I want to make sure I specify exactly what I want: honda original spa yellow pearl. That's why I wanted to know as much as possible about the pearl to try to help him to match it as close as possible.

 

If you are looking for the OEM Spa yellow colour, then all you need is the paintcode, irrespective of what goes into the pearlescent make up of the paint. The code will tell the body shop just exactly how much, silver, gold or other flake to add to make up the pearl.

If you are painting the entire car, then of course, colour matching is neither here nor there. That said, if you get into a collision down the road, it would be advisable to get the same body shop that painted the car to do the repair. Matching the paint would be much easier if the same brand of paint, coupled with the same application and drying tecyhniques are used. Flip flopping from shop to shop, even with a single universal paintcode can still result in mismatching panels. This is only a matter of opinion of course.

Good luck!

Asif

 

a 3 stage paint (pearl) is difficult to match. the paint code tells you how to mix the basecoat and mid coat, but not how many layers of midcoat you need. thats why pearl is difficult. midcoat will determine hue and pearl factor. we had a spa at my shop. we started painting just the fender, then ended up painting the whole damn car!