Lexus UX 300h Touch Up Paint (13 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus clearly wanted the UX 300h to stand out in the grocery store parking lot, giving us a whopping 19 colors to choose from. They really went for it with names that sound like space missions, ranging from the deep, earthy Nori Green Pearl to the vibrant Cadmium Orange Tricoat and the ultra-modern Sonic Chrome Metallic. Whether you're driving a "Nova" or a "Titanium," your car's wardrobe is definitely more "runway" than "rental car."

What to Watch For

Lexus paint is famous for its depth, but in the DIY world, it's also known for being "soft." This means your UX is a bit of a sensitive soul-it tends to pick up stone chips on that massive front grille and the low-slung hood like it's collecting souvenirs. You might also notice the clear coat is so polite it "self-heals" tiny swirls, but it can't handle a rogue pebble without a fight. Before you start, find your "birth certificate": open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for the letters C/TR followed by a three-digit code (like 1L1 or 083). That's your golden ticket to a match.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of those "Tricoat" or "Pearl" colors (I'm looking at you, White Nova and Blue Pearl), remember that the magic is in the layers. These paints have tiny glass-like flakes that love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, think "less is more." Use the tip of a toothpick or a tiny brush to drop the paint into the chip rather than painting over it. Two thin coats will always look better than one big blob that looks like a grape stuck to your hood.