Lexus Cadmium Orange Tricoat (4Y1) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you drive a UX 200, UX 250h, or one of the NX models from the last few years, you already know your car does not do "subtle." This color was the signature launch face of the Lexus compact crossover lineup, and it remains one of the most energetic oranges on the road. It replaced the older, flatter Molten Pearl with something much deeper and more sophisticated. In the bright sun, the finish looks like it is plugged into an outlet, glowing with a heavy saturation that makes standard silver or white cars look invisible by comparison.

Technical Details

This is a complex pearl tricoat, which means your repair involves three distinct stages rather than just one. Before you spray or dab Lexus Cadmium Orange Tricoat (check for code 4Y1), you need to understand how light interacts with it. There is a solid base layer, a translucent mid-coat filled with pearl flakes, and a final clear layer. The pearl mid-coat is what creates that glow, but it is also the part that requires a steady hand. If you apply the mid-coat too heavily, the color will turn darker than the rest of the car; if you go too light, the repair will look flat and won't catch the sun correctly.

Best Practices

Pop open the driver's side door and look at the jamb to confirm your code is 4Y1 on the black service tag. Because this finish relies on heavy pearl particles, they will settle at the bottom of the container quickly. Shake it for a full minute to ensure the flakes are evenly distributed in the liquid. Always test the color on the included card before you touch the car to see how many layers of the mid-coat you need to match your specific factory depth. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid puddling and give each layer plenty of drying time. If you are using a can, maintain a consistent spray distance to keep the pearl distribution even across the repair area.