Lexus IS200 Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus clearly didn't get the memo that luxury sedans are supposed to be boring. With 32 recorded colors for the IS200, they really went for it. While most owners stuck to the "50 shades of executive grey" like Silver Metallic or Gray Pearl, some absolute legends opted for Super Bright Yellow or the fiery Autumn Blaze Metallic. Whether you're driving a subtle Beige Metallic or a flashy Blue Pearl, your car was designed to stand out in a car park full of mid-level management boring-mobiles.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling with that touch-up brush, you need the "Golden Ticket"-your paint code. On the IS200, you'll usually find this on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb. Look for the letters "C/TR" (Color/Trim); the three-digit code following it is your target. If it's not there, check the bulkhead (the metal wall behind the engine).

In terms of aging, Lexus paint from this era is famously "soft." This means the front bumper and hood are likely a constellation of tiny white rock chips. You might also notice the clear coat starting to get a bit shy and peeling away on the roof or trunk lid-especially on the Dark Red Mica models. Don't panic; as long as the metal isn't rusted, it's a surface-level drama we can fix.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many IS200 shades are pearls or tri-coats-like that stunning Diamond White Pearl-the "sparkles" inside the bottle like to settle at the bottom. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds (set a timer!) to wake up those metallic flakes. When applying, think "less is more." Use a toothpick or the very tip of your brush to drop the paint into the chip rather than painting over it. If you're working on a metallic color, remember that getting a perfect look requires patience; it's better to apply three paper-thin layers than one big, gloopy raindrop that will never dry flat.