Mitsubishi Still Blue Pearl (A56) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Mitsubishi favored this aquatic, deep-sea tone during the mid-2000s to highlight the curvy profiles of the Eclipse and the Eclipse Spyder. It is not a loud or neon blue; instead, it offers a more mature and moody look that feels right at home on a highway cruiser like the Galant or a rugged Sportero. Since your car has likely been on the road for over fifteen years, the original finish has probably settled into a darker, flatter tone. Applying a fresh touch-up will bring back that oceanic depth that made these models look premium when they first hit the showroom floor.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it contains microscopic mica flakes rather than standard metallic glitter. These flakes give the blue a shimmering, three-dimensional quality that shifts as you walk around the car. The challenge with pearls is that they are sensitive to how they are applied. If you put the paint on too thick, the mica flakes sink and clump together, creating dark patches or stripes. To avoid this, you need to focus on light, even layers that allow the flakes to sit flat on the surface for a uniform shimmer.

Best Practices

Before you apply Mitsubishi Still Blue Pearl (check for code A56), verify your match by looking for the ID plate on the center of the firewall or the passenger side door jamb. Shake your container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the heavy pearl particles are fully mixed into the blue base. To get the best results, keep the container moving in steady, overlapping passes and give each layer plenty of drying time before adding the next. Never skip the trial run; test the color on the included card first to see how the mica reacts to the light in your garage or shade.