Toyota Black Pearl (209) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a Toyota legend. It has been a steady presence on everything from the fuel-sipping Echo to the desert-running Tacoma for over two decades. On a rainy day, your car might look like a deep, standard black, but the sun reveals its true personality. Because this finish has been used on so many different body styles, it has become one of the most recognizable shades on the road. Whether it is on a vintage Solara or a modern Tacoma, the color provides a professional, clean appearance that hides road grime better than a flat black ever could.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it contains tiny mica flakes designed to catch and reflect light. If you are working on a repair, you might notice that the new paint looks slightly dull or off-color if those flakes are not distributed correctly. This usually happens when the paint is not mixed enough before application. Without that pearl depth, the finish can look like a flat dark grey instead of the rich black you expect. Since pearls are translucent, the way they lay down determines how much light they reflect back at you.

Best Practices

You can find your specific code on the sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Look for the letters C/TR followed by three characters. Before you spray or dab Toyota Black Pearl (check for code 209), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. This is non-negotiable because those heavy pearl particles settle at the bottom of the reservoir over time. Test the color on the included card to ensure the flake density matches your car before you touch the actual bodywork. When applying the paint, keep the container moving to avoid dark spots where the pearl might clump together. If you are working in a garage or the shade, make sure you have a bright light source nearby to see the pearl as it lays down. Give each layer sufficient drying time so the next pass does not move the flakes around or create a muddy look.