Toyota Medium Blue (8V2) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Camry comes from an era where Toyota began leaning into more sophisticated, European-inspired tones. This color isn't a loud, bright blue or a dark, heavy navy; it sits comfortably in the middle, offering a professional and composed appearance that holds its own against the endless sea of silver and beige. Since your car has likely been braving the elements since 2009, the original finish might have slightly shifted due to UV exposure, so your repair is as much about blending into the history of the car as it is about covering a scratch.

Technical Details

This finish is a metallic, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to catch the light and provide depth. The challenge with metallic paint is that these particles are heavy and love to settle at the bottom of the container. If you apply it too thickly or unevenly, the flakes will clump together and create dark, blotchy spots known as mottling. To keep the finish uniform, you need to focus on thin, light layers rather than trying to achieve full coverage in a single pass.

Best Practices

You can confirm your color match by checking the identification sticker on the driver's side door pillar for the "C/TR" line. Before you spray or dab Toyota Medium Blue (check for code 8V2), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the metallic flakes are fully suspended. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes lay down before moving to the actual repair. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving and work in a cool garage or the shade to ensure the drying time remains consistent and the metal particles have a chance to level out properly.