1990 Lexus Touch Up Paint (27 OEM Colors)

The 1990 Lexus Vibe

Welcome to the dawn of the "Bubble Era" masterpiece. In 1990, the automotive world woke up with a hangover because the LS400 and ES250 had just rewritten the rulebook on what luxury felt like. Lexus didn't just paint these cars; they obsessed over them. While everyone else was slapping on color and calling it a day, Lexus was out here perfecting the deep, mirror-like finish of Black Onyx and the iconic two-tone look. If you weren't rocking that Dark Gray Metallic cladding on the lower half of your sedan, were you even living in the nineties? This was the era of quiet cabins and paint so deep you could drown in it.

Paint Health Check

Here's the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: we are firmly in The Peeling Era. Back in 1990, the industry was still mastering the science of sticking clear coat to a base color, and while Lexus was better than most, thirty-plus years of sun and car washes take a toll. You've likely got "The Shmedium"-the paint looks bulletproof on the doors, but the roof and trunk are starting to show that dreaded white, flaky delamination. When that clear coat decides to part ways with the Black Onyx underneath, it's not just an eyesore; it's a death sentence for the factory finish.

Restoration Tip

The secret to keeping a 1990 classic out of the "totaled by a Maaco special" category is simple: Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. On these early Lexus models, a stone chip isn't just a beauty mark; it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the delamination process. If you see a nick in that Dark Gray Metallic cladding or a pinhole on the hood, don't wait. Clean it, dab it, and seal it. Once the clear starts to "map" or peel at the edges, you're looking at a full strip-down. Treat every chip like a leak in a dam-plug it now, or prepare to get soaked.