Lexus ES 250 Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus decided to give the ES 250 a wardrobe of 15 different shades, and let's be honest, they leaned heavily into the "50 Shades of Grey" aesthetic. Between Sonic Titanium Metallic, Iridium Metallic, and Mercury Gray Metallic, you have plenty of sophisticated options. But they didn't completely ignore the bold-they really went for it with colors like Matador Red Tricoat and the surprisingly vibrant Sunlit Green Pearl. Whether you're driving the stealthy Incognito or the classic Black Onyx, your car was designed to look like a million bucks (even if it just survived a grocery store parking lot).

What to Watch For

While Lexus is the gold standard for reliability, their paint is famously "soft." This means it's prone to catching rock chips on the hood and front bumper like a professional outfielder. You might also notice some minor bubbling or peeling on the tops of the door frames or the roof if your car spends a lot of time in the sun. To find your exact match, open your driver's side door and look at the ID sticker on the jamb. You're looking for a three-digit code right after the letters "C/TR" (Color/Trim). If you see something like 085 or 1J1, you've found your prize.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many ES 250 colors-like White Nova GF Pearl and Sonic Quartz-are "Tricoats," they have a lot of specialized "flake" inside the bottle. Before you touch that chip, shake your paint pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds. You need to wake up those metallic particles so they don't all sit at the bottom. When you apply it, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Drip a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If it needs more, wait fifteen minutes and add a second layer. This takes a little more patience, but it keeps your repair looking flush and professional instead of like a lumpy glob of nail polish.