Toyota Silver Streak Metallic (1E7) Touch Up Paint

The Look

You are looking at one of the most reliable colors to ever roll out of a factory. Whether it is on a nimble MR2-Spyder or a high-mileage Echo, this shade is the definition of practical. It is a neutral, bright silver that does the heavy lifting of hiding road grime and light scratches. Because your Celica or Yaris has likely been on the road for a while, you will find this color to be very forgiving. It blends into existing panels far better than a flat white or a dark black, making it the perfect choice for keeping an older car looking fresh without a total overhaul.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on a suspension of tiny aluminum flakes to catch the light. These flakes are what give the car its depth, but they also create a specific challenge for your repair. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will clump together or sink, creating dark, cloudy patches known as mottling. To get that uniform silver glow, you have to ensure the metallic particles are distributed evenly across the surface rather than bunching up in a puddle.

Best Practices

Locate your paint information on the driver's side door jamb; it is usually the three-digit code on the bottom of the VIN sticker next to the letters C/TR. Before you apply Toyota Silver Streak Metallic (code 1E7), you must shake the container for a full minute to get those heavy metallic flakes off the bottom. Test the color on the included card to see how it matches the current state of your paint, as sun exposure can change the shade over time. When you start, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the metal from settling unevenly. Work in thin, light layers and give each one plenty of drying time. If you are working in your garage or a patch of shade, make sure you have enough light to see the flake orientation as you go.