Does Acura use the same body paint process as Honda?

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Old 11-18-2006 | 05:55 PM
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Does Acura use the same body paint process as Honda?

I am just wondering if Acura cars have the same body paint processing as Honda cars? I am just curious because Acura paint colors are so similar to Honda paint colors, and yet, I thought that for a premium brand, the Acura paint process should be better than Honda's? No?

I note that the Lexus and Infiniti paint colors are pretty different from the Toyota and Nissan paint colors respectively. Do they use a more expensive paint process for their premium brands?
Old 11-18-2006 | 06:00 PM
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I think they are the same, only the RL has a different paint process.....
Old 11-18-2006 | 06:03 PM
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Only the RL's, NSX, 1st gen TL, Legend and Vigor had "better" paint.
Old 11-18-2006 | 07:12 PM
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Did one of the vehicles paint really run a bit upon the first wash(obviously not much, but the water coming off wouldn't be clear)?

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Old 11-18-2006 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Only the RL's, NSX, 1st gen TL, Legend and Vigor had "better" paint.
I remember Acura boasting the Legends 5 or 6 coats of paint.
Old 11-18-2006 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
I remember Acura boasting the Legends 5 or 6 coats of paint.


My '97 TL has 4 coats and has held up quite well in spite of having a LOT of highway miles and numerous rocks hitting the bumper.
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