Toyota Smokey Blue (8X0) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the visual backbone of Toyota's off-road legacy. It carries a muted, stormy quality that looks less like a modern car and more like a piece of vintage military gear. Since your FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, or Land Cruiser was built to handle the elements, this shade is incredibly forgiving with dust and trail grime. It lacks the flash of a bright primary blue, instead leaning into a greyish "heritage" tone that signals you value utility over showmanship. It has become a cult favorite because it captures that specific overland aesthetic without trying too hard.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. Because there are no metallic flakes or pearl additives buried in the pigment, you do not have to worry about the light hitting the repair at a strange angle and showing a "mismatch." The trade-off is that solid colors are honest; they show every surface imperfection and swirl mark. If your 4Runner has seen its fair share of car washes or trail brush, the original paint may have faded or scratched slightly. This means your repair needs to be level and smooth, as any high spots from the brush or nozzle will be easy to spot against the flat, deep background of the original finish.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look at the jamb for the VIN sticker; you will find your code printed there. Before you spray or dab Toyota Smokey Blue (check for code 8X0), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the heavy pigments are fully mixed. Test the color on the included card to see how it looks once it dries. When you are ready to begin, work in a cool garage or the shade to keep the surface temperature down. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Give each layer plenty of drying time before deciding if you need a second pass.