Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Touch Up Paint (13 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mitsubishi clearly decided that if you're going to name a car the "Eclipse," it needs a wardrobe to match. They recorded 13 different shades for this crossover, ranging from the moody Amethyst Black to the vibrant Octane Blue Pearl. They even went for it with a Bronze Metallic that looks better in the sunlight than it has any right to. However, they also seem to have an obsession with "Diamond" finishes-offering about four different ways to paint the car white. Whether you have the Red Diamond Tricoat or the classic Labrador Black Pearl, you're dealing with a lot of depth and sparkle.

What to Watch For

Here is the honest truth: Mitsubishi's factory clear coat is known for being a bit on the "polite" side-meaning it's soft and doesn't put up much of a fight against rogue gravel on the highway. You will likely find the most chips on the leading edge of the hood and the front bumper. Before you start, you need your "DNA sequence" (the paint code). Open your driver's side door and look at the B-pillar (the post the door latches onto). You're looking for a small metal plate or sticker with a 3-digit code like "P26" or "W13." If it isn't there, check the firewall behind the engine, but the door jamb is your best bet.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Eclipse Cross colors are "Pearls" or "Tricoats," the magic is in the mix. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up the pigment. When applying, don't try to fill the entire chip in one go. Think of it like painting your nails: one thin layer to cover the "scab," let it dry for 20 minutes, and then a second layer to bring it level with the rest of the paint. It requires patience, but your hood will thank you.