Lexus IS 250 Touch Up Paint (12 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus didn't just give the IS 250 a paint job; they gave it an identity crisis between "Corporate Professional" and "Weekend Rebel." With 12 recorded colors, they leaned heavily into the sophisticated greyscale-offering everything from Mercury Gray Metallic to Sonic Titanium-but then threw in wildcards like the punchy Redline and the deep Blue Pearl Tricoat. It's a palette that says you have a 401k, but you aren't afraid to take the long way home.

What to Watch For

The good news? Lexus paint usually has a mirror-like finish that makes other cars jealous. The "but" is that this paint is notoriously soft. Your IS 250 is a bit of a magnet for hood chips and bumper "love taps." If you're rocking the Starfire Pearl or Sonic Quartz, keep a close eye on the roof and trunk edges; the sun loves to snack on those high-end clear coats, leading to some premature flaking. To find your specific color code, open the driver's door and look at the VIN sticker on the jamb-you're looking for a three-digit code next to the letters "C/TR."

Driveway Repair Tip

Because Lexus loves their "Tricoat" and "Mc Effect" finishes, your touch-up bottle is packed with more metallic flakes than a snow globe. These heavy particles like to settle at the bottom, so shake that bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds longer than you think is necessary to wake up the sparkles. When you're filling a chip, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Apply a tiny dot, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. Getting those deep pearls to look right requires patience, but thin layers will keep your repair from looking like a raised scab on the hood.