Toyota Cosmic Blue Metallic (8Q5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your car carries a deep blue that defined the sporty Toyota era between 2003 and 2008. Whether you drive a Matrix with its utility focus or a Solara cruiser, this color shifts from a quiet midnight shade to a bright blue when the sun hits it. Since your vehicle has been on the road for a long time, the original finish may have darkened or faded a bit. This depth is what made the mid-2000s Camry look sharp, and a fresh touch-up restores that character.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to catch and scatter light. Metallic paints are great for hiding surface dust, but they require care to avoid mottling. Mottling happens when those flakes bunch up or lay flat in uneven patches, creating dark streaks in the finish. To keep the color steady, maintain a steady spray distance or brush stroke. Before you spray or dab Toyota Cosmic Blue Metallic (check for code 8Q5), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those flakes stay in a uniform mix.

Best Practices

Find your paint code on the driver's side door jamb. Look for a black sticker with the letters "C/TR" followed by your code. When you are ready, work in your garage or a patch of shade to keep the metal cool. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes settle. During application, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the paint from pooling. Give each layer enough drying time before you add the next one. If you use a pen or brush, thin layers work best because they prevent the metallic particles from sinking and looking too dark.