Toyota Silver Graphite Metallic (1D9) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you drive a Corolla or a Yaris from the early 2000s, you are likely looking at one of the most practical shades ever mixed. This color was the workhorse of the Toyota lineup for years because it mastered the art of being invisible. It is a medium-toned silver that sits right in the sweet spot where road dust and water spots simply disappear. Since your car has likely been on the road for a while, you will notice that this shade holds its character well against the sun, though it lacks the high-contrast drama of modern luxury paints. It is reliable, honest, and designed to look clean even when you have skipped the car wash for a month.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes of aluminum to give the surface its depth. These flakes are your best friend and your worst enemy. If they are distributed evenly, the paint looks uniform and crisp. However, if you apply the paint too heavily or unevenly, those flakes will clump together. This creates a blotchy effect known as mottling, which makes the repair look like a dark bruise on the side of your car. Because this is a metallic, the way the light hits the repair is everything. You want those flakes to lay down flat and spread out, rather than piling up in a thick puddle.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Toyota Silver Graphite Metallic (check for code 1D9), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can verify your code on the black identification sticker located on the driver's side door jamb; look for the characters next to the "C/TR" heading. Once you are ready to begin, test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current finish. Whether you are working in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the metallic particles from sagging. Use light, thin layers rather than one heavy coat. This ensures the flakes stay suspended in the right position. Always allow plenty of drying time between layers to keep the finish from becoming muddy.