2019 Lexus Touch Up Paint (38 OEM Colors)

The 2019 Lexus Vibe

By 2019, Lexus was fully leaning into that "spindle grille" aggression, and the paint shop was working overtime to keep up. Whether you were rolling in a flagship LC 500h that looked like it fell off a spaceship or the ubiquitously smooth RX 350, the aesthetic was all about depth and complex reflections. With 38 colors in our vault, it's clear Lexus wasn't just doing "grey" (though Nebula Gray and Manganese Luster certainly held the line). They were throwing out heavy hitters like Nori Green Pearl and the eye-searing Cadmium Orange Tricoat. It was a year where luxury meant having a finish so deep you could almost swim in it-assuming you didn't look too closely at the thickness.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, we used to measure paint thickness in "prayers and heavy coats," but by 2019, the robots at the factory got surgically efficient. These cars look incredible, but that factory clear coat is often thinner than a diner napkin. If you're driving an IS 350 or a GX 460, you've probably noticed that road debris doesn't just bounce off-it leaves a souvenir. This era is notorious for "peppered" hoods and front bumpers. Because the finish is so thin, a single stone chip can punch straight through the clear and the base, leaving the primer exposed to the elements. If you see a tiny white or grey speck on your Attitude Black Pearl hood, that's a ticking clock.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on a 2019, remember: Build, don't blob. Modern finishes are applied in layers for a reason, and your repair should follow suit. If you're working with one of those gorgeous tricoats like Blizzard Pearl or Flare Yellow, don't try to fill the crater in one shot. Use a fine-tip applicator to lay down thin, delicate layers of the base color, letting it dry between passes. You want to bring the level up slowly until it's just below the surrounding clear coat. This prevents that "pimple" look and ensures the metallic flakes or pearls actually sit right instead of drowning in a pool of wet paint. Slow and steady wins the race on these modern "robot-thin" finishes.