Lexus Diamond White Pearl Tri-coat (051) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the color that helped define the luxury car market when the brand launched. Whether it is on your LS400 or a classic SC400, this finish carries a warm, creamy depth that modern, cooler whites simply cannot replicate. Because your vehicle has likely been on the road for quite some time, you will notice that this paint has a soft glow rather than a harsh, flat reflection. It was designed to look expensive under streetlights, and it remains one of the most iconic shades from the golden era of Japanese luxury manufacturing.

Technical Details

You are working with a complex pearl finish, which means it is a tri-coat system rather than a single layer. Unlike a solid white, this finish relies on a translucent middle layer filled with microscopic pearl flakes to create its signature "diamond" shimmer. This creates a specific challenge: the more layers of the pearl mid-coat you apply, the darker and more yellow the repair will become. If you are too light with the application, the spot will look flat and won't catch the light to match the surrounding panels. Since older paint can shift in tone over twenty years, achieving a perfect match requires patience with your layering.

Best Practices

You can find your color information on the identification sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb, usually right next to the "C/TR" text. Before you spray or dab Lexus Diamond White Pearl Tri-coat (check for code 051), you need to shake the container for a full sixty seconds to ensure the pearl flakes are properly suspended in the liquid. Because the final shade depends on how many layers you apply, you must test the color on the included card before touching your car. This allows you to count exactly how many coats of pearl are needed to reach the right depth. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to maintain a consistent flow, and ensure you allow enough drying time between each thin layer to prevent the paint from sagging.