Lexus NX 450h Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus clearly decided that "boring" wasn't on the menu for the NX 450h. With 14 recorded colors, they really went for it-offering everything from the earthy, sophisticated Nori Green Pearl to the high-energy Cadmium Orange Tricoat and the deep Matador Red Tricoat. Whether you're driving a "look at me" orange or a "stealth mode" Sonic Chrome Metallic, your car is wearing some of the most complex jewelry in the automotive world.

What to Watch For

Now, here is the honest truth: Lexus paint is a bit of a "softie." While it looks like a million bucks under showroom lights, it is famously prone to rock chips on the front hood and bumper. The clear coat is delicate, so those little highway pebbles can leave marks easily. To find your specific battle-plan (the paint code), don't go hunting in the trunk. Swing open the driver's door and look at the VIN sticker on the jamb. You're looking for a three-digit code right next to the letters "C/TR".

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many of these colors-like White Nova GF Pearl or Blue Pearl Tricoat-are multi-stage "Tricoats," they have a lot of heavy metallic and pearl flakes sitting at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen for at least 60 seconds longer than you think you need to; you want to wake up those sparkles! When applying, remember that these colors require patience. Instead of filling a chip with one big "volcano" of paint, apply two or three very thin "whisper layers." This helps the metallic flakes lay down flat and prevents your repair from looking like a dark spot on your beautiful finish.