Mitsubishi iMEV Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mitsubishi's electric pioneer, the i-MiEV, came to us in a tight-knit family of 5 colors. Whether you're sporting the stealthy Labrador Black Pearl, the tech-focused Thunder Gray Metallic, or the sparkling Diamond White Pearl Tricoat, these shades were designed to make this "pod" look like it arrived from the near future. While the palette leans toward the "50 shades of grey" end of the spectrum, the pearl finishes on the whites and blacks actually give this little EV some surprising depth when the sun hits those curvy panels.

What to Watch For

The reality of the i-MiEV is that its paint is famously "lean." Owners often report that the coverage is a bit thin, especially along the bottom edges of the doors and the rocker panels. Because this car has such a high, rounded roofline, that horizontal surface takes a beating from the sun, making the clear coat prone to getting a little tired over time. Before you start, hunt down your paint code: you'll typically find it on a silver or black metal plate tucked into the driver's side door jamb or under the front hood (the service compartment) near the firewall. Look for a three-character code like "W13" or "X42."

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with Diamond White Pearl or any of the metallic shades, you have a "patience project" on your hands. Those tiny sparkles love to hide at the bottom of the bottle, so shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full two minutes-seriously, set a timer. When applying the paint, don't try to fill the chip in one go. If you drop a big "glob" of pearl paint, the sparkles will clump together and look like a dark spot. Instead, dab on a paper-thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and repeat until the hole is filled. It's better to do three thin "whispers" of paint than one thick "yell."