Bright-white paint didn’t make it onto factory cars until the early Fifties. Its secrets remain so valuable that corporate spies tried to steal them on behalf of China.

White Diamond Pearl (paint code NH-603P) used on Acura MDX, Honda Odyssey; Taffeta White (NH-578) used on Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot; White Orchid Pearl (NH-788P) used on Honda Fit, Honda HR-V; ...

Even today, multiple automakers can't seem to keep the most basic of paint colors from chipping off—and Hyundai owners in particular have had it. Chances are, if you’ve noticed something weird ...