2023 Mitsubishi Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The 2023 Mitsubishi Vibe

Welcome to the year 2023, where Mitsubishi decided that if they couldn't outrun the competition, they'd at least out-sparkle them. This was the year the Outlander grew up and started looking like a concept car that accidentally made it to the assembly line, while the Eclipse Cross and the plucky Mirage held down the fort. We've got 15 shades in the vault from this era, and let me tell you, it was a "Diamond" decade. Between White Diamond Tricoat, Red Diamond Tricoat, and Black Diamond Pearl, the factory was clearly getting a bulk discount on high-end reflective flakes. Even the Mirage got in on the fun with Sunshine Orange Pearl and Sand Yellow Pearl-colors that make it impossible to lose your car in a grocery store parking lot.

Paint Health Check

Now, here's the reality of The Thin Paint Era. Back in my day, we sprayed paint like we were icing a cake; in 2023, those factory robots were programmed for "maximum efficiency," which is just a polite way of saying they're stingy. These finishes are measured in microns, not millimeters. While Red Diamond Tricoat looks like a million bucks under the showroom LEDs, that clear coat is thinner than a politician's promise. You're going to notice that the nose of your 2023 Mitsubishi picks up stone chips if a pebble even looks at it funny. It's not a lack of quality-it's just robot precision working against you. If you don't stay on top of those tiny craters, the primer is the only thing standing between your sheet metal and the elements.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on these modern Mitsubishis, you have to fight the urge to be a "one-coat wonder." Because the factory finish is so thin and precisely applied, a big, thick blob of touch-up paint will stick out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly. Apply a tiny amount, let it shrink down, and repeat until you've built the depth to match the surrounding surface. If you're working with one of those "Diamond" tricoats, patience is your best friend-don't try to rush the process or you'll end up with a dark spot where there should be a shimmer.