Mitsubishi Diamante Touch Up Paint (53 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mitsubishi really went for it with the Diamante, offering a massive library of 53 different colors. They didn't just stick to the basics; they leaned into the luxury-sedan vibe with exotic names like Imperial Amethyst Pearl, Inca Green Pearl Metallic, and Cavalier Green Pearl Metallic. Whether yours is the deep Mariana Blue Pearl or the earthy Coronado Sand Metallic, it's clear the designers wanted these cars to shimmer under the streetlights. They even gave us several different versions of white, from Fairy White to Galaxy White Pearl Tricoat, proving that for the Diamante, "plain" was never an option.

What to Watch For

Before you pop the cap on your touch-up bottle, you need to find your code to ensure a match. On the Diamante, you'll usually find the paint code stamped on a silver metal plate located right in the center of the firewall (the back wall of the engine bay). If it's not there, check the driver-side door jamb.

In terms of aging, these cars are known for the "Mitsubishi Sunburn"-a common issue where the clear coat starts to flake or peel on the horizontal surfaces like the roof and the trunk lid. You might also notice some "chalking" or fading on the darker reds and greens. This isn't a dealbreaker; it just means the surface needs a good cleaning before you start your repair to make sure your new paint sticks.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Diamante colors are Pearls or Metallics, the "secret sauce" is in the shake. Those tiny flakes of pearl and metal settle at the bottom of the bottle or can. Shake your paint for a full two minutes-time it on your phone-to wake up those sparkles. When you're using a touch-up brush, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop one big blob of Sorrento Red Pearl into a chip, it will look like a dark mole. Instead, dab on a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. Building it up slowly ensures those metallic flakes lay down correctly and catch the light just like the original factory finish.