Lexus NX 300h Touch Up Paint (29 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus really went for it with the NX 300h, offering a staggering 29 colors that range from the deeply sophisticated Nori Green Pearl to the "look at me" Cadmium Orange Tricoat. Whether you're rocking the classic Blizzard Pearl or the moody Blue Vortex Metallic, one thing is clear: Lexus loves a complex finish. They've given us enough shades to make a rainbow look a bit underdressed.

What to Watch For

Before you dive in, grab your secret weapon: the paint code. You'll find it on the driver's side door jamb-look for a sticker with "C/TR" followed by a three-digit code (like 083 or 1J7). Now, a word of warning: Lexus uses a "self-restoring" clear coat on these models. While that sounds like sci-fi magic that should heal itself, it doesn't quite work on deep rock chips. Keep an eye on the hood and the front bumper; because the paint is applied quite thin at the factory, small chips can sometimes start to flake if water gets underneath them. If you see a tiny "pothole" in your paint, it's time to act before it decides to expand its territory.

Driveway Repair Tip

Many of these Lexus colors-especially the "Tricoats"-require a bit of a recipe. You'll often have a base color and a sparkly mid-coat. My best advice? Shake that bottle like it owes you money. Those tiny pearl and metallic flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom. Give it a solid 60 seconds of rhythmic rattling to ensure the "sparkle-to-paint" ratio is perfect. When applying, think "thin and patient." Two or three light dabs are always better than one big, gloopy tear-drop. If you're working with a Tricoat, let the base color dry completely before adding the pearl layer on top to get that factory depth.