Honda paint code R517P
Chianti Red Metallic, also listed as Chianti Red Pearl Metallic.
- Code
R517P(also seen asR517P (U),R517P-8)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 2001–2004 across Honda
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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Honda models with paint code R517P
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2001–2004 | Chianti Red Pearl Metallic |
| Honda Accord 4DR | 2002–2004 ≈ | Chianti Red Pearl Metallic |
| Honda CR-V | 2001–2004 | Chianti Red Pearl Metallic |
| Honda Civic | 2001–2004 | Chianti Red Pearl Metallic |
| Honda Civic 3DR | 2001–2004 ? | Chianti Red Pearl Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Honda Civic 5DR (built 1995–2000)
Where to find code R517P on your Honda
Label on the driver's door jamb. A letter group, a number and often a final letter, for example NH-731P (Crystal Black Pearl) or R-81. The final P or M often means pearl or metallic.
Touch-up paint for Chianti Red Metallic
Ask for Honda R517P and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as R517P (U), R517P-8).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.