Lexus GS300/430 Touch Up Paint (17 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Lexus didn't just give us a car; they gave us a jewelry box. With 17 recorded colors, they really went for it, offering everything from the regal Bordeaux Mica Pearl to the ethereal Glacier Frost Mica Tricoat. Whether yours is wearing the deep Black Onyx or the curiously named Cypress Pearl, these colors were designed to look expensive. They aren't just "grey" or "white"-they are multi-layered experiments in how much sparkle one sedan can handle.

What to Watch For

Here is the honest truth: Lexus paint from this era is famously "soft." While that gives the car a deep, buttery glow, it also means your GS is a magnet for tiny rock chips on the nose and hood. If you've noticed little white speckles on your bumper, don't worry-it's not a defect, it's just the price of beauty. You might also see some "etching" from old water spots because that clear coat is quite sensitive.

To find your exact match, open the driver's door and look at the sticker on the jamb. You're looking for a code next to the letters "C/TR" (Color/Trim). It's usually a three-digit mix of letters and numbers. Just ignore whatever comes after the slash-that's for the interior, and we're here for the "skin."

Driveway Repair Tip

Because Lexus loved their pearls and "Tricoats" (like White Crystal Pearl), your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom and take a nap. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles.

When you apply it, remember that these colors require patience. Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, think in "whispers." Apply a tiny, thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. If you're working with a pearl or mica, building it up in thin stages is the secret to getting that factory depth right there in your driveway.