Mitsubishi Mirage Touch Up Paint (117 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mitsubishi has recorded a staggering 124 colors for the Mirage, and let's just say they didn't play it safe. While you'll find the standard "50 shades of grey" like Palermo Gray Metallic and Mercury Gray, Mitsubishi really went for it with the bold stuff. We're talking about Plasma Purple Metallic, Sunrise Orange, and the legendary Kiwi Green. Whether your car looks like a sophisticated pearl or a bright piece of tropical fruit, there is a lot of "metallic" and "pearl" DNA in these bottles, which means your driveway repair is going to look great if we handle those sparkles correctly.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. On a Mirage, this is a bit of a scavenger hunt. Check the center or passenger side of the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine) first. If it's not there, open the passenger front door and look for a silver or black sticker on the center pillar (jamb). Look for a three-digit code next to "COLOR" or "PAINT."

The reality? Mitsubishi paint tends to be on the "diet" side-it's thin. You'll likely see most of your battle scars on the leading edge of the hood or the roof where the sun likes to snack on the clear coat. Because the factory layers are thin, they can be delicate, but the good news is that they are very responsive to a steady hand and a little patience.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Mirage colors are Pearls or Metallics (like that Roanne Red Pearl), the "magic" is all at the bottom of your touch-up bottle. Shake that pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to. Those tiny metallic flakes are heavy and like to nap at the bottom; if you don't wake them up, your touch-up will look too dark.

When applying, remember: thin is king. If you have a deep chip, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Dab a tiny bit of paint in, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second layer. It requires some patience, but building the paint up slowly prevents that "blob" look and ensures those sparkles sit just right.