This color is compatible with the following Lexuss:

MODELS: IS200, ES300, IS300

YEARS: 1999, 2001

To determine if Red Mica Pearl Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is 3N3.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

3N3 - Red Mica Pearl Metallic

The Look

This specific red defined a turning point for Lexus as they moved into the sport-sedan world with the IS300 and IS200. It is a complex, deep shade that shifts its character based on the lighting, often showing off a warm, golden undertone in direct sun. Since your car has been braving the elements since the turn of the millennium, you should expect the factory finish to have mellowed slightly over time compared to a fresh sample.

Technical Details

This is a mica-based pearl metallic finish, which means it relies on microscopic flakes to create that signature depth. These flakes are heavier than the paint itself and tend to sink to the bottom of the container. If they are not distributed perfectly, you might see dark, cloudy patches on your repair that look like shadows on the panel. You have to be mindful of how the light hits these particles to get that deep, glass-like effect.

Best Practices

Your paint code is located on the manufacturing sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually under the C/TR heading. Before you spray or dab Lexus Red Mica Pearl Metallic (check for code 3N3), you need to shake it for a full minute to get those mica flakes suspended. Always test the color on the included card to confirm the match against your specific car's current state. When applying, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the paint from pooling, and allow plenty of drying time between each thin layer to build the depth correctly.

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How to Find Your Lexus's Color Code

Lexus, manufactured by Toyota, shares many color codes. On all models, a color ID plate on the driver’s door jamb shows C/TR followed by the paint code. Example: C/TR 3P1 FA09, where 3P1 is the color code; FA09 is an interior option code. The same paint can have different names across models (e.g., 3P1: Impulse Red Metallic Clearcoat, also Red Metallic Clearcoat or Wine Metallic Clearcoat). Dealers can provide the color code via VIN.

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