Toyota Polar White (068) Touch Up Paint

The Look

You are looking at the hardworking, quintessential white that defined a generation of reliable commuters. If you drive an Echo or a Yaris, your car was likely built to be a tool rather than a trophy, and this shade reflects that practicality. It is a crisp, bright, no-nonsense color that stays cooler in the sun than darker tones. Since your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, you have probably noticed that while this white is great at hiding light swirl marks from the car wash, it highlights every speck of road tar and iron deposit. Keeping it clean is a chore, but when you do, it looks remarkably fresh.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is actually a gift for anyone doing their own repairs. Unlike modern whites that often use complicated pearl layers or metallic flakes, this color is straightforward. You do not have to worry about the direction of the "sparkle" or the way light hits the paint from different angles. The match is usually very forgiving because there are no flakes to align. However, solid whites are unforgiving in another way: they show every tiny bit of dust or lint that lands on the surface while the paint is wet. Work in a clean garage or a patch of shade away from the wind to keep the finish smooth.

Best Practices

To confirm you have the right match, open your driver's side door and look at the VIN sticker on the door jamb or center pillar. You are looking for the "C/TR" line. Before you apply Toyota Polar White (confirm your code is 068), you must shake the container for a full sixty seconds to ensure the pigments are perfectly mixed. Test the color on the included card before touching your car to see how the new paint looks against your original finish, which may have yellowed slightly over the years. When you start, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling or running. Apply thin layers and give the area plenty of drying time so the finish sets hard and level.