Lexus NX 250 Touch Up Paint (13 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus really leaned into the "shimmer" factor for the NX 250, offering 13 distinct shades that range from the deeply sophisticated Nori Green Pearl to the head-turning Sonic Copper. They've gone heavy on the "Sonic" technology-which is basically Lexus-speak for "we used high-tech layers to make this look like liquid metal." Whether you're rocking the Matador Red Tricoat or the classic White Nova GF Pearl, your driveway is currently home to some of the most scientifically advanced pigment-stacking in the automotive world. It's a lot of sparkle for one crossover, but hey, if you're going to be seen, you might as well shine.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "ID card." Open your driver's side door and look at the jamb for a black or silver sticker; your paint code is tucked next to the "C/TR" (Color/Trim) heading. It's usually a three-digit alphanumeric code like 1L1 or 4Y5. Now, here's the honest truth: Lexus uses a "self-healing" clear coat designed to shrug off tiny swirls, but it's notoriously soft when it comes to highway gravel. You'll likely find most of your work on the leading edge of the hood or around the door handles. If you see a tiny chip, don't panic-it's not a defect, it's just the price of having paint that's flexible enough to stay glossy for a decade.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these colors are Tricoats or "Sonic" finishes, they have a lot of metallic "flake" sitting at the bottom of the bottle. Shake that touch-up pen or jar for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, think of it like painting your nails: three thin layers are always better than one big, gloopy blob. If you're working with a pearl finish, it requires patience to get the depth right, so let each layer dry completely before adding the next. You aren't just covering a hole; you're rebuilding a tiny masterpiece in your driveway.