Lexus NX200t Touch Up Paint (10 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus decided that for the NX200t, variety was the spice of life, offering 10 distinct flavors for their compact crossover. They leaned heavily into the "refined professional" look with a literal fleet of silvers and greys-shoutout to Sonic Titanium Metallic and Mercury Gray Metallic for leading the pack. But they also threw a curveball with the surprisingly bold Sienna Brown Pearl and the fiery Matador Red Tricoat. It's a palette that says, "I'm here for the board meeting, but I might take the long way home through the canyons."

What to Watch For

Now, here is the honest truth from the driveway: Lexus paint is famously "soft." While it looks like a million bucks when it leaves the showroom, that thin clear coat is a bit of a sensitive soul. It's particularly prone to picking up "road souvenirs" (better known as rock chips) on that aggressive, sloping hood. To get started on your repair, you'll need your specific code. Open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb; you are looking for a three-digit code right next to the letters C/TR. If you see something like "1J7" or "085," you've found your match.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with a color like Sonic Quartz or Matador Red, you're dealing with a pearl or "tricoat." These colors have a lot of personality, which means they require a little extra patience. My secret? Shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-way longer than you think you need to. You want to wake up those metallic flakes so they don't just sit at the bottom of the bottle. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's much easier to add a second thin layer than to try and fix a giant, sagging glob on your fender!