Lexus IS300 Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus really treated the IS300 like a canvas for the early 2000s, offering a surprising 19 colors that ranged from "corporate boardroom" to "track day hero." While most luxury cars of the era were stuck in a cycle of grayscale, Lexus gave us the legendary Intensa Blue Pearl Metallic and the unmissable Super Bright Yellow. They even doubled down on the elegance with high-end finishes like Diamond White Pearl Tri-coat and Thunder Cloud Metallic. It's a lineup that says, "I have a mortgage, but I also know how to drift."

What to Watch For

The first generation IS300 is a classic, but its skin can be a bit sensitive. If you're driving a Black Onyx or Super Red V, you've likely noticed that the clear coat is quite soft; it picks up scratches if you even look at it too hard, and the reds are known to get a little "sun-tired" (turning pink) if they spend too much time outside. You'll also find plenty of "beauty marks" on the low-slung hood and front bumper, as the car's slanted nose is a magnet for road gravel. To make sure you've got the right match, pop open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for a three-digit code right after the "C/TR" label-that's your golden ticket to a perfect match.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many IS300 colors-like the White Crystal Pearl or the Dark Blue Mica-rely on metallic flakes and pearls for their depth, your secret weapon is the "The Long Shake." Don't just give the bottle a courtesy wiggle; shake it for a full two minutes to wake up those heavy metallic particles sitting at the bottom. When you go to fill a chip, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Think of it like building a tiny Lego tower: apply one thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. This keeps the paint from shrinking and ensures those tiny sparkles sit exactly where they should.