Mitsubishi Raider Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Mitsubishi Raider didn't just show up to the mid-size truck party; it showed up in a wardrobe that would make a peacock jealous. With 15 recorded colors, they really went for it. You've got the rugged Granite Gray Metallic for the "I actually work in construction" look, and then there's Sunburst Orange Pearl and Detonator Yellow for the "I want you to see me from orbit" crowd. Whether you're rocking Steel Blue Pearl or Lava Red Pearl, this truck was never meant to hide in the shadows.

What to Watch For

Because the Raider was built in a partnership with Chrysler, the paint job can be a bit of a mixed bag. You might find the paint is a little thin on the horizontal surfaces-keep a close eye on your hood and roof, as they tend to take the brunt of the sun's attitude. Before you start, hunt down your paint code. It's a bit of a hide-and-seek champion: check the front passenger floor pan (pull back the carpet slightly) or the passenger-side door jamb. If your clear coat looks like it's starting to get "ashy" or flaky on the hood, don't sweat it-that's just the Raider showing its age, and a little touch-up love can stop that spread in its tracks.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Raider colors are "Pearls" or "Metallics," you're dealing with a lot of tiny sparkles that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full 60 seconds-seriously, time it-to wake up those flakes. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." If you try to fill a chip with one giant blob, it'll look like a mountain on a plain. Instead, dab a tiny bit, let it dry for twenty minutes, and come back for a second pass. Matching those deep pearls requires patience, but getting that "factory fresh" shimmer in your own driveway is worth the wait.