Mitsubishi UV Blue Pearl (T60) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color captures the mid-2000s tuner era perfectly. When Mitsubishi redesigned the Eclipse for its fourth generation, they needed a shade that looked deep in the shade but popped under streetlights. Since your Eclipse or Galant has been on the road for nearly two decades, you likely notice how the light shifts from a crisp sapphire to a subtle violet on the curved panels of the doors. It is a high-energy color that defines the Eclipse Spyder launch, and while it hides light road dust well, it shows its age through clear coat failure if it spent too much time in the sun.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a complex pearl finish. Unlike a flat solid color, Mitsubishi UV Blue Pearl (check for code T60) relies on microscopic mica flakes to create that signature color shift. This makes the repair a bit more sensitive than a standard silver. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, the pearl particles settle unevenly, making the touch-up look darker than the surrounding area. Your goal is to build the color in thin, translucent layers rather than trying to hide the scratch in one heavy pass.

Best Practices

Before you begin, find your VIN plate on the center of the firewall or the driver's side door jamb to confirm the match. To get the pearl flakes to stand up properly, you must shake the container for a full two minutes; the heavy pigments often settle at the bottom and need aggressive mixing to look right. Test the color on the included card to see how the violet undertone reacts to your lighting. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling. Once you finish, give the area plenty of drying time before you decide to add a second coat or apply a clear topcoat.