Mitsubishi Starion Touch Up Paint (28 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Mitsubishi Starion didn't just come in colors; it came in a passport's worth of stamps. With 33 recorded shades, Mitsubishi was clearly feeling adventurous in the '80s. They gave us everything from the island vibes of Fiji Blue Metallic and Seychelles Red to the more... let's say "stately" Canadian Green and Serbia Black. Whether you're rocking the flashy Mezzon Gold or one of the many sophisticated two-tones like the Nevada Sand/Provence Red combo, it's clear they went for a "global traveler" aesthetic. It's a bold palette for a car that looks like it's doing 100 mph while standing still.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing that paint, you need to find your code. Head to the engine bay and look at the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). You're looking for a small metal plate riveted near the center or the brake booster. It'll have a three-character code like R73 or W09.

Now, for the reality check: these cars were born in the era of "Early Clear Coat Experiments." If you have a metallic Starion, keep a close eye on the roof and the top of those boxy fenders; the clear coat there likes to get flaky and lift off over time. If you have one of the flat reds like New Safari Red, you might notice it's looking a bit more "Salmon Pink" than "Race Car Red" due to sun exposure. Don't worry-getting the color back is a journey that just requires a little bit of patience.

Driveway Repair Tip

When using your touch-up bottle, remember that Starion metallics-like Kaiser Silver or Palermo Gray-are packed with tiny metallic flakes that love to settle at the bottom of the jar. Shake that bottle until your arm gets tired, then shake it for another thirty seconds.

When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it spread itself out. If it's a deep nick, wait 20 minutes and do a second thin layer. If the paint seems a bit thick in the bottle, tuck it into your pocket for ten minutes before you start; the warmth from your body helps the paint flow much smoother off the brush for a cleaner finish.