COLOR CODE8N8 - Intensa Blue Pearl MetallicLexus Touch-Up Paint

The Look

If you own an IS300 in this shade, you have the holy grail of early JDM luxury. This blue defines the first-generation IS, offering a deep saturation that makes the car look fast even when parked. Because your Lexus has likely spent over twenty years on the road, the original finish might have shifted from its factory depth. You are working with a high-energy color that demands careful layering to maintain that cobalt glow.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it contains microscopic mica flakes that catch light to create depth. These flakes are heavier than the blue pigment and sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them, your repair will look like a flat blue instead of a metallic pearl. The main risk here is mottling-dark, splotchy areas that happen if you apply the paint too thick in one spot. Avoid this by using light, thin passes and allowing for drying time between each layer.

Best Practices

Find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb sticker, listed next to the C/TR heading. Before you spray or dab Lexus Intensa Blue Pearl Metallic (check for code 8N8), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to wake up the mica. Since your car is an older model, the color may not match a fresh batch exactly. Test the color on the included card to check the blend before you touch the car. Work in a garage or the shade to keep the metal cool, and keep the container moving to ensure the pearl flakes lay down in a uniform pattern.