Mitsubishi Triton Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Mitsubishi really went for it with the Triton, giving us a robust palette of 17 colors. While we see plenty of the "heavy hitters" like Cool Silver Metallic and Alloy Silver Metallic, they also leaned into the bold side with Sunrise Orange Metallic and Sapphire Blue Metallic. Whether you're driving the sleek Pyrenees Black Pearl or the triple-layered Diamond White Pearl Tricoat, these colors are designed to look sharp-provided we keep the trail chips at bay.
What to Watch For
Now, for the honest truth: Mitsubishi paint is known for being a little on the "soft" side. If you have a solid Red or White Triton, keep a close eye on the area just above the windshield and the leading edge of the hood; these spots are notorious for catching stones and, occasionally, deciding they'd rather be "pink" or "peel-y" than stay factory fresh.
Before you start, you need your "secret recipe" code. Pop the hood and look at the firewall (that metal wall at the back of the engine bay). You're looking for a silver metal plate. Your code is usually a three-character mix of letters and numbers (like U17 or W37) sitting next to the "COLOR" or "PAINT" heading.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many Triton colors are "Pearls" or "Metallics" (looking at you, Labrador Black), your bottle of touch-up paint is basically a tiny snow globe. Those sparkles settle at the bottom fast! Shake that bottle or pen for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up the metallic flakes.
When you apply it, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. If you drop a huge "blob" on the hood, it'll dry unevenly. Instead, think of it like building a tiny tower: apply one thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. This requires a little patience, but it ensures those sparkles lay down flat and catch the light just like the rest of the truck.