UCAB2 - Rose Metallic (Cladding) Lexus Touch Up Paint

The Look

The late nineties LS400 was the gold standard for understated prestige, and this cladding color was the foundation of that iconic two-tone aesthetic. It is a muted metallic champagne with a distinct rosy undertone, designed to complement the deep reds and warm golds found on the upper body. Because your Lexus has spent decades close to the pavement, these lower panels have likely taken the brunt of road salt and gravel. Refreshing this specific shade restores the visual weight and balance that made the flagship 1998 models look so grounded and expensive.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, packed with fine flakes that give the paint its characteristic shimmer and depth. The main challenge with metallic cladding paint is consistency. If the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, the flakes will settle unevenly, creating dark patches or muddy streaks known as mottling. Since the cladding is often a plastic material, the way light hits these metallic particles is everything. You need a uniform distribution so the rose hue remains crisp and bright rather than turning a dull gray when you pull the car out of the garage.

Best Practices

You will find your factory identification on the driver's side door jamb sticker; look for the three-digit code following the "C/TR" heading. Before you spray or dab Lexus Rose Metallic (Cladding) (check for code UCAB2), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up those heavy metallic particles that settle at the bottom. Test the color on the included card before touching the car to see how the pigment reacts to your specific lighting. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down flat and even. Give the paint plenty of drying time between coats so you do not disturb the metallic pattern of the previous layer.