2015 Honda Pilot — Paint Color Codes & Touch-Up Guide

Quick reference

These are the most widely sold U.S. factory colors for the 2015 Honda Pilot. Some trims and regions may list additional or limited colors. If your label shows a different name/code, confirm via your VIN with a Honda dealer or a paint supplier before ordering.

Where to find your paint code

Honda places the exterior paint code on the driver’s side door-jamb certification label (B‑pillar). Here’s how to locate and read it:

• Open the driver’s door and look on the B‑pillar for the white/black VIN sticker. You’ll see GVWR information and a line labeled “Paint” or “Color.”
• The code will look like NH-731P, B-588P, YR-600M, etc. The prefix letters indicate the family (NH=black/white/gray, B=blue, R=red, YR=yellow-red/brown), and the suffix letter indicates finish (M=Metallic, P=Pearl).
• Some stickers add a suffix after the code (e.g., NH-731P-A). For paint matching, you only need the base color code up to the letter (NH-731P). Ignore trailing plant/trim identifiers.
• If the label is missing or unreadable, a Honda parts counter can decode the correct color from your 17‑digit VIN.

Best touch-up paint sources

• Honda dealer parts counter: Order genuine touch-up pen or 2-step kits by your exact code. Good for small chips; color accuracy is typically excellent.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Offers OEM-code matched aerosol, pens, bottles, primers, and clears. Helpful for spot repairs and small panel blends.
• Dupli-Color Perfect Match: Widely available at auto parts stores with quick-turn aerosols for common Honda codes like NH-731P and NH-700M.
• Local paint jobber or body shop (custom-mix/Tcoat): A professional supplier can scan and custom-mix your code, adjust for fade, and load into an aerosol (2K options available for stronger clear).

How to use touch-up paint

1. Clean and prep: Wash with soap, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol or wax/grease remover. Lightly sand chips or scratches with 600–1000 grit to de-burr edges.
2. Prime bare metal/plastic: Apply a thin etch/plastic primer to exposed substrate. Let dry and scuff lightly.
3. Apply basecoat (color): Shake well. For bottles/pens, apply in thin dabs; for aerosol, spray light coats from 6–8 inches. Allow 5–10 minutes between coats. Build color just proud of the surface.
4. Apply clearcoat: After base flashes matte, add clear in 2–3 light coats to restore gloss and protection.
5. Level and polish (optional): Once fully cured (overnight for 1K, longer for 2K), wet sand with 1500–2000 grit to level, then compound and polish to blend.

Pro tip: Always test the color on a card or an inconspicuous area first to check match and film build before committing to the vehicle.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

• Understand the stack: Honda pearls like White Diamond Pearl (NH-603P) are 3-stage—ground coat (tinted white), midcoat (pearl), then clear. Skipping the midcoat will look flat; too many midcoat passes will look too creamy or dark.
• Control coverage: Keep base and midcoat coats thin and even. Uneven film build changes flop and brightness, especially on metallics like Modern Steel Metallic (NH-797M).
• Blend where possible: On larger repairs, fade color into the adjacent panel and clear a wider area. Straight edge “panel painting” is harder to hide with metallic/pearl.
• Match conditions: Spray at recommended temperature/humidity with consistent gun or aerosol distance. Metallic orientation shifts with technique and can cause visible patches.
• Light it right: Evaluate under daylight and neutral LEDs. Pearls can shift dramatically between warm indoor light and sun.
• Consider fade: Older Pilots may have UV fade. A competent jobber can tint your code to compensate; bring the vehicle or a fuel door for scanning.
• Practice first: Do a test panel to count midcoat passes on pearls until the appearance matches your vehicle, then repeat that pass count on the car.

If your 2015 Pilot’s color name differs from the table above (e.g., a limited or fleet color), confirm the exact code by VIN before ordering.

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