Lexus GS 450h Touch Up Paint (20 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus didn't hold back with the GS 450h, recording a generous 20 colors over its run. They clearly had a "sophisticated boardroom" vibe in mind, offering a spectrum that feels like a high-end suit collection-ranging from the moody Smoky Granite Metallic to the ultra-clean Liquid Platinum. But don't let the sea of greys fool you; they definitely "went for it" with a few show-stoppers like Matador Red Tricoat and Deep Blue Mc Effect. Whether yours is a stealthy Obsidian or a sparkling Blizzard Pearl, this car was designed to catch the light (and the neighbors' attention) at every hybrid-powered stoplight.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. On the GS 450h, Lexus kept it simple: open the driver's side door and look at the jamb (the B-pillar). You're looking for a sticker with "C/TR" followed by a three-digit code. Now, for the reality check: Lexus paint is famously "soft," meaning it's prone to those annoying little stone chips on the hood and front bumper. If you have the Blizzard Pearl or Super White, keep an eye out for larger flakes; these specific shades have a history of "losing their grip" on the metal panels over time. It's nothing you can't handle, but catching a small chip early prevents a larger peeling party later.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many GS 450h colors are "Tricoats" or "Pearls" (like White Nova GF Pearl), they have a bit of extra magic in the bottle. That "magic" is actually heavy pearl flakes that like to take a nap at the bottom of the container. Shake your touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, remember: thin is king. Lexus clear coats are thin from the factory, so if you go in with one giant "glop" of paint, it'll stand out like a sore thumb. Apply two or three paper-thin layers instead of one thick one, and you'll get that factory-level depth right in your driveway.