Mitsubishi Expo Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mitsubishi didn't just release a quirky multi-purpose wagon; they treated the Expo like a high-fashion runway. With a staggering 45 colors recorded, they really went for it. You'll find everything from the sophisticated Sophia White and Hessen Blue Metallic to the more adventurous Peacock Green and Morsel Green. They even leaned heavily into the "two-tone" trend of the early 90s, offering nearly two dozen split-color combinations. It's a palette that says, "I have a carpool at 5:00, but I might go to an art gallery at 6:00."

What to Watch For

While the names are poetic, the reality of 90s-era paint is that it has likely had a long, hard life in the sun. Like many Mitsubishis of this era, the clear coat-the shiny protective top layer-is known to get a bit "flaky" or thin on the hood and roof. If yours is starting to look like it's shedding, don't worry; it just means it needs a little TLC. To find your specific color match, pop the hood and look for a small metal plate on the center of the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). If it's not there, check the driver-side door jamb. Just remember: if you have a two-tone Expo, you're looking for two separate codes to get the match just right.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these colors are metallics or pearls-like Emeraude Green Pearl or Chateaux Silver Metallic-the "magic" is in the tiny sparkles inside the bottle. Those flakes love to settle at the bottom, so shake your touch-up bottle for at least two full minutes before you start. When you apply the paint, use a "less is more" approach. Dabbing one giant glob will make the color look too dark. Instead, use a toothpick or the very tip of your brush to apply two or three paper-thin layers, letting it dry for 10 minutes between each one. Getting that factory sparkle back in your driveway requires patience, but your Expo will thank you for it.