Lexus LS 500 Touch Up Paint (23 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus didn't hold back on the luxury palette for the LS 500, offering 23 recorded colors that range from the deeply sophisticated Manganese Luster Metallic to the vibrant Matador Red Tricoat. If you feel like you're looking at a catalog of "50 Shades of Silver," you aren't wrong-with names like Liquid Platinum, Iridium Metallic, and Silver Illusion Metallic, Lexus really leaned into the metallic spectrum. They even have a color so exclusive, Silver Illusion, that there isn't even a public formula for it yet-it's the automotive equivalent of a secret menu item.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "C/TR" (Color/Trim) code. It's located exactly where you'd expect: on the driver's side door jamb sticker. Look for a three-digit alphanumeric code like 1K2 or 083. Now, here is the "whisper": Lexus uses a high-tech "self-restoring" clear coat designed to heal tiny scratches with heat. While that sounds like sci-fi magic, it means the paint can feel a bit "soft" compared to an old truck. It's particularly prone to water spotting and bird-dropping etches, so keep an eye on those horizontal surfaces like the hood and trunk. If you see a chip, catch it early before the self-healing tech has to work overtime.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many LS 500 colors are "Tricoats" or "Pearls" (like Sonic Quartz or Blizzard Pearl), your touch-up kit might come with two separate bottles. Don't be intimidated! The secret is in the shake. These paints are heavy with metallic flakes and pearls that like to nap at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your paint for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, use the "less is more" rule. Apply a thin layer, wait 20 minutes, and then add another if needed. Trying to fill a deep chip with one giant glob is the only way to ruin the "Lexus Look." Patience is your best tool here.