Mitsubishi Red Diamond Tricoat (P62) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the flagship of the modern Mitsubishi lineup. If you drive a late-model Outlander or an Eclipse Cross, you know how much this finish defines the car's personality. It is not a basic red. Instead, it is a deep, multi-dimensional finish that changes character depending on the light. In the shade, it looks like a rich burgundy, but once the sun hits it, the metallic layers wake up to give the car a glowing, liquid appearance. Because it was designed as a high-end hero color, it carries more visual weight than the standard metallic reds found on most crossovers.

Technical Details

This finish is a tricoat, which means your repair involves more than one step. Unlike a standard metallic, a tricoat uses a solid base layer followed by a translucent mid-coat that contains the pearl and metallic flakes. The mid-coat is what creates the depth. If you apply too many layers of the mid-coat, the color will get darker than the rest of your car. If you apply too few, it will look too bright. It is a balancing act, but this layering is what gives the finish that factory glow that a single-stage paint cannot replicate.

Best Practices

Pop your hood and look for the silver VIN plate on the firewall, or check the driver's side door pillar for a sticker marked "EXT" to find your identification. Before you spray or dab Mitsubishi Red Diamond Tricoat (check for code P62), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute to get the heavy flakes off the bottom. Test the color on the included card first, applying one, two, and three layers of the mid-coat to see which count provides the most accurate match for your specific panel. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the metallic particles from pooling in one spot. Always allow enough drying time between layers so the paint sets flat and the finish stays crisp.