Lexus NX 300 Touch Up Paint (25 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus really leaned into the "luxury" side of the palette for the NX 300, recording a total of 25 colors that range from the deeply sophisticated to the surprisingly bold. You've got the classics like Blizzard Pearl Tricoat and Mercury Gray Metallic, but then they threw in some curveballs like Nori Green Pearl and Cadmium Orange Tricoat. They clearly didn't want you to just drive a car; they wanted you to drive a mood. Whether yours is a "50 shades of grey" situation or a "look at me" orange, the finish on these cars is undeniably high-end.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, pop open the driver's door. Look at the door jamb for a black sticker; your paint code is right there next to the letters "C/TR" (it'll be something like 070 or 3R1). Now, for the reality check: Lexus paint is famously "soft." This makes for a mirror-like shine, but it also means the front hood and side mirrors are basically magnets for rock chips. You might also notice tiny orange "rust" specks on lighter colors like Eminent White-don't panic, that's just industrial fallout sitting on the surface. A good wash and a clay bar (or even a firm thumb) usually handles those before you touch up the actual chips.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many NX 300 colors are Tricoats (like that gorgeous Matador Red or White Nova), they have a lot of "sparkle" sitting at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least two full minutes-long after you think you're done, keep shaking. When applying, think of it like building a sandwich: use the teeny-tiny brush to apply three paper-thin layers rather than one big "glop." This keeps the pearl flakes from clumping together and ensures your repair looks like part of the car, not a sticker you forgot to peel off. Achieving that factory-level depth requires patience, but your driveway is the perfect place to practice it.