Toyota Black Forest Pearl (6T3) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Toyota Black Forest Pearl is a bit of a shapeshifter. On a rainy day or in the shade, your RAV-4 looks almost black. Once you pull into the sun, the deep green forest tones wake up and reveal a rich, organic shimmer. It was a sophisticated choice for that era of SUVs because it feels more premium than a standard flat green. Since your car has been on the road for over a decade, the original finish has likely weathered a bit, but this deep pigment handles aging better than lighter metallics.

Technical Details

This is a true pearl finish, which means it contains translucent mica flakes that catch light from different angles. This makes matching it slightly more complex than a solid color because the orientation of those flakes determines how the repair looks. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the green depth might look darker than the rest of the door. The benefit of this depth is that it hides small surface scratches and road grime much better than a pure black would, making it a very forgiving daily-driver color.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Toyota Black Forest Pearl (check for code 6T3), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can find that code on the manufacturer sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually listed next to the letters C/TR. Those pearl particles like to settle at the bottom of the container, so thorough mixing is the only way to ensure the green shimmer actually makes it onto the car. Test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle. If you are using a can, keep the container moving to avoid puddles that darken the finish. Allow plenty of drying time between thin layers to build up the color depth gradually.