Lexus GS460 Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus gave the GS460 a wardrobe of 16 different shades, ranging from the "discreet billionaire" vibe of Smoky Granite Metallic and Liquid Platinum to the "look-at-me" boldness of Matador Red Tricoat and Sienna Brown Pearl. They really went for it with the textures, too-between the Tricoats and the Pearls, this car doesn't just sit in the driveway; it performs a light show every time the sun hits it.

What to Watch For

Your GS460 is built like a vault, but its skin is surprisingly sensitive. Lexus paint from this era is famously "soft," meaning it's a magnet for tiny stone chips on that low-slung hood and water spots that like to move in and stay a while. If you have one of the lighter pearl colors, keep an eye on the edges of the roof and door handles-this paint can be a bit thin, and the sun loves to snack on it. To find your specific flavor of paint, open the driver's side door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for the C/TR code; the first three digits (like 1G1 or 077) are the only numbers you need to worry about.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many GS460 colors are heavy on the metallic and pearl flakes, your biggest hurdle isn't the color-it's the gravity. Those tiny sparkles love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full two minutes (put on a good song, it helps) to ensure you aren't just painting on clear resin. When filling a chip, remember that patience is your best tool. Instead of trying to fill a deep crater with one big "glop" of paint, apply two or three paper-thin layers. Let the paint naturally level itself out. If you're working with a Tricoat, it requires a little extra patience to get the depth right, so take your time and let each layer dry before adding the next.