Mitsubishi Frost White (W26) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 2006 or 2007 model was born during a transition for the brand, and this color defines that era. Whether it is on the sporty lines of an Eclipse or the sturdy frame of a Galant, this is a clean, bright white that avoids the creamy or yellowish tones of older luxury cars. It gives your car a modern, clinical appearance that hides light dust well, though it will tell on you the moment you drive through a puddle. Since your car has likely seen nearly twenty years of sun and road salt, the original finish might have shifted slightly, but this remains one of the crispest whites in the catalog.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish rather than a simple solid white. This means the paint contains translucent mica flakes that catch the light to create depth. While this looks far more sophisticated than a standard fleet-vehicle white, it requires more care during application. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the pearl particles will crowd together and create a dark or cloudy patch. The benefit is a finish that glows under streetlights, but the risk is a patchy look if you rush the process.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on a metal plate located on the firewall, which is the back wall of the engine compartment. Before you spray or dab Mitsubishi Frost White (check for code W26), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is non-negotiable for a pearl finish because those heavy mica flakes settle at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to see how the pearl lays down before you touch your car. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes distribute evenly across the repair area. Give each layer enough drying time so the paint doesn't sag or run, especially on the vertical doors of a Galant.