Toyota Dark Brown Metallic (4U5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your car carries a shade from an era when Toyota moved away from boring beiges and embraced sophisticated earth tones. This color defined the premium feel of the Avalon and gave the RAV4 a rugged, upscale personality during its 2009 to 2017 run. It behaves like a chameleon; in low light, it looks nearly black, but direct sunlight pulls out deep bronze and chocolate undertones. Since your vehicle has likely spent several years facing the elements, the original clear coat might have minor oxidation, so cleaning the area thoroughly is your first priority to ensure the new pigment blends with the aged finish.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it is packed with tiny aluminum flakes that catch the light. Metallic paints are notoriously picky because those flakes need to lay flat to reflect light evenly. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, the flakes will sink and darken, creating a patchy look that stands out against the rest of the panel. You want to build the color using thin, even layers rather than trying to hide the scratch in one go. Patience with your Toyota Dark Brown Metallic (check the door jamb for code 4U5) will prevent the repair from looking like a muddy smudge.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the manufacturer's sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, usually listed next to the "C/TR" heading. Before you start, shake the container for at least a full minute to ensure those metallic flakes are suspended evenly in the resin. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before touching your car. When you move to the actual repair, keep the container moving to avoid pooling. If you are using a pen or brush, dab lightly in layers. Give the paint plenty of drying time between applications so the metallic particles lock into place, ensuring the repair disappears into the deep brown depth of the factory finish.