timmyshonda

Hello,

I recently purchased a 2011 Honda civic EX. the color on the invoice is tango red. while driving to work on the turnpike, I stone hit the hood of my car and put 3 chips in the hood. I called that parts dept of the dealer where I bought my car since they had all of the information on the car to order the paint. the paint that I got was "bright red pearl".

I cleaned the area where the chips where and used the brush to apply the paint. the paint looks darker then the paint of the car.

I tried to find the paint code on the car but I could not find it and I could not find anywhere in the owners manual where they tell you where the paint code is located.

1st question: where is the paint code for the car located?
2nd question: is this the right color for the car?

I am not sure if I applied the paint correctly to the car. there is a pen applicator on the bottle but I cannot get it to work. it mentions a orange cap that has to be removed but I cannot find the orange cap.

any help would be appreciated.

thanks

ezone

If you are in the USA, post your complete VIN please.

Check for videos on Youtube?

The detail guy says it's a lot like doing nail polish. (Don't ask LOL)
Build the paint a smidge higher than the surrounding area, then buff it down even.
He sometimes uses a paper match cut at an angle as a tiny paintbrush.




I don't do paint. Wrenches and paint don't mix very well for me LOL