Lexus Black Garnet Pearl Metallic (3Q2) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your ES300 or ES330 belongs to an era when Lexus mastered the art of "secret" colors. While Lexus Black Garnet Pearl Metallic might look like a standard black in the shade of your garage, it reveals its true identity once you pull it into the light. The deep, wine-red undertones give your car a sophisticated edge that modern flat colors just cannot replicate. Since your Lexus has been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish has likely softened, meaning this fresh pigment will bring back a depth that has probably been hidden under years of road grime and sun exposure.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which is both a blessing and a challenge for a quick fix. Inside that container is a complex mix of dark pigments and translucent pearl flakes. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch up and create dark, muddy patches. If you apply it too thinly, the repair will look translucent and won't hide the underlying scratch. Before you spray or dab Lexus Black Garnet Pearl Metallic (check for code 3Q2), you must understand that the "pearl" effect relies on even distribution. Success depends entirely on how well you mix those particles before they leave the nozzle or brush.

Best Practices

To find your confirmation, open the driver's side door and look at the manufacturing sticker on the jamb; you are looking for the "C/TR" line. Before you begin, shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those pearl flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom, so if you do not hear the mixing ball rattling vigorously, your color will not match. Test the color on the included card first to ensure the hue looks right against your specific car's level of fading. When you start, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes. If you are using a pen or brush, use light layers rather than one thick glob. Allow for plenty of drying time between applications to ensure the finish stays level and smooth.