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Paint Code and Color Label Location



NOTE: This article has been updated by TSB Number 02-038, December 16, 2002. All 2003 Models.


Color Label Location:






Color Labels are located on the driver's door jam.

2003 Acura Paint Codes

Paint formulations are determined by each paint company. For questions about formulas or color matching, call your paint supplier or one of the companies listed at the end of this service bulletin.




Sayama (Japan) Produced RL and RSX Models




Marysville (U.S.) Produced CL and TL Models




Ontario (Canada) Produced MDX Models




Tochigi (Japan) Produced NSX Models

The number following the paint description is the paint process used during the vehicle manufacture.

1. Two-stage process. Clear coat is applied over the color coat.

2. Two-stage process. A small amount of color is mixed in the clear coat and applied over the color coat.

3. Single-stage process. No clear coat is applied.

Paint Suppliers*






*American Honda does does not endorse any paint company or type of paint; this information is for reference only.






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