1999 Lexus Touch Up Paint (59 OEM Colors)

The 1999 Lexus Vibe

In 1999, while the rest of the world was panicking about Y2K, Lexus was busy perfecting the art of the "Silent Cruise." Whether it was the tank-like LX470 or the world-beating LS400, these cars were built to outlast their owners. Our database focuses on the 6 colors that truly defined that era of executive swagger-the heavy hitters like Silver Metallic, Beige Metallic, and the prestigious White Crystal Pearl Tricoat. This wasn't a time for neon; it was a time for looking like you owned the firm, or at least the most expensive parking spot at the country club.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. Back in '99, Lexus had some of the most robust finishes in the industry, but physics is a cruel mistress. After twenty-five years in the sun, you're likely staring down Delamination-that's when the clear coat decides it's had enough and starts lifting off the basecoat like a bad sunburn. If the roof of your RX300 or the trunk of your SC400 looks like it's shedding skin, that's clear coat failure. Once it starts, it doesn't stop unless you intervene before the moisture gets underneath the edges.

Restoration Tip

With a 1999 finish, your golden rule is: Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. If you spot a stone chip on that Black Onyx hood, don't wait. A tiny pinhole is all it takes for water to tunnel under the clear coat and start a massive peel. If you're working with the White Crystal Pearl, remember that tricoats are a game of patience-build your layers thin and slow. And for the LX470 or RX300 owners with those Dark Gray Metallic claddings: treat that plastic trim with as much respect as the metal, or the two-tone look will go from "classy" to "crusty" real fast.