COLOR CODEUCAA8 - Medium Brown Pearl Metallic (Cladding)Lexus Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Lexus from the late nineties belongs to an era of peak automotive over-engineering, and this specific shade played a major role in that heavy, expensive look. Because it was designed for the lower body panels of the LS Series and the iconic LS400, it acted as a visual anchor. It is not just a simple brown; it has a bronze-like maturity that makes the upper body color pop. Since your car has likely been on the road for over two decades, this cladding has probably endured thousands of miles of road salt and gravel. Refreshing this area does more for the overall curb appeal than almost any other maintenance task because it restores that crisp, two-tone factory contrast that defined Japanese luxury at the turn of the millennium.

Technical Details

This finish is a complex Pearl Metallic, which means it contains both traditional metallic flakes and translucent mica. While this gives the paint incredible depth under the sun, it also makes the application a bit of a balancing act. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, the pearl particles will bunch up and create dark patches or "tiger stripes" that look uneven. Before you spray or dab Lexus Medium Brown Pearl Metallic (Cladding) (check for code UCAA8), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The heavy metallic bits settle at the bottom of the container quickly, and if they are not fully mixed, the color will come out looking thin or translucent rather than the rich, solid earth tone you expect.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb, listed on the VIN sticker next to the "C/TR" heading. Before you start the actual repair, test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your current level of paint fade. When you are ready to apply the paint in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving at all times. Whether you are using a pen or a can, light and even layers are the secret to success here. If you are working on a large scratch on the bumper, give the paint a few minutes of drying time between coats. This patience allows the pearl flakes to stand up properly, ensuring the repair disappears into the rest of the panel once you finish with a clear coat.