COLOR CODE3R5 - Royal Ruby Mica TricoatLexus Touch-Up Paint

The Look

The ES300, ES330, and ES350 were the primary homes for this shade, which served as a sophisticated alternative to the louder reds found on sports cars. It is a deep, wine-tinted color that gives your Lexus a sense of weight and luxury. Since your car has likely been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish has probably matured under the sun, so a fresh touch-up will always look a little richer than the aged panels around it.

Technical Details

This is a pearl-mica finish that relies on a tricoat system. The depth comes from a semi-transparent middle layer packed with mica flakes that catch the light. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch together and create a dark, muddy patch instead of a shimmer. Because these particles reflect light at specific angles, any inconsistency in the thickness of your layers will cause a visible color shift.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Lexus Royal Ruby Mica Tricoat (check for code 3R5), you need to shake the container for at least 60 seconds to wake up the settled mica particles. You can find your paint code on the VIN sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Test the color on the included card first; if the test patch looks too light compared to your car, you may need an extra thin layer of the mid-coat to reach that deep ruby tone. Work in a cool garage or the shade, and always keep the container moving to prevent the finish from looking blotchy. Give the paint plenty of drying time between each thin coat.