Mitsubishi Tredia Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mitsubishi really swung for the fences with the Tredia, offering a surprising 27 colors for a car that most people today only remember as "the one with the two shifters." From the tropical vibes of Seychelles Red Metallic to the sophisticated Mezzon Gold Metallic and the classic Baltic Blue, they clearly wanted this sedan to stand out in the 1980s parking lot. Whether you're driving a Sophia White survivor or a Serbia Black sleeper, the factory really went for it with those names.

What to Watch For

The 1980s were the "Wild West" for automotive clear coats, and the Tredia was right on the frontier. You'll likely notice that horizontal surfaces-like the hood and roof-tend to go "chalky" or look like they have a bad sunburn. This is just the paint's way of asking for a little help. To find your exact match, pop the hood and look at the firewall (the metal wall behind the engine). You're looking for a small silver metal plate with a three-character code like "R64" or "B76." If it's not there, check the driver-side door jamb, but the firewall is the Tredia's favorite hiding spot.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Tredia colors are metallics (looking at you, Canyon Red and Atlantic Blue), they require a little extra patience. The tiny metallic flakes inside your touch-up bottle love to settle at the bottom. **Shake that bottle for a full 60 seconds**-even after you think it's mixed-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply it, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Think of it like painting your nails: two or three thin, "just-barely-there" layers will look far better than one thick, gooey glob that stands out like a sore thumb.