Lexus Deep Blue Mc Effect (8X5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your GS 350 or ES 300h wears a color that plays a clever trick on the eyes. In the shade of your garage, this finish looks like a heavy, professional navy. Once you pull out into the sun, the mica flakes wake up and pull a deep, oceanic glow to the surface. It is a sophisticated choice for the executive models, giving the GSF a muscular presence without the loud shouting of a bright red or orange. Because it is so dark, this paint shows every bit of road salt and dust, but when it is clean, the depth is almost bottomless.

Technical Details

This is a Mica finish, which is why the factory label uses the Mc Effect designation. Unlike a standard metallic that uses flat aluminum bits, mica uses translucent flakes that let light pass through and reflect off different layers. The risk here is flake settling. If those tiny particles clump at the bottom of your container, your repair will look like a flat, dark smudge instead of a shimmering match. You are working with a high-pigment blue, so thin layers are your best friend to avoid making the repair look darker than the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

Open your driver side door and look at the black or silver VIN sticker on the jamb. You will see a line labeled C/TR; the three digits following it confirm your match. Before you spray or dab Lexus Deep Blue Mc Effect (check for code 8X5), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is not a suggestion. You have to get those mica flakes suspended in the liquid to get that signature glow. Test the color on the included card to see how the light hits the flakes before you touch the car. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the mica lands evenly. Give it plenty of drying time between coats so you don't trap solvent, which can turn this deep blue into a cloudy mess.