Toyota White Pearl Mica Tricoat (071) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color defined the premium Toyota lineup during the mid-2000s. If you are driving a Sienna, Solara, or Sequoia from this era, your car carries a finish that was designed to look expensive and substantial. It is not a flat, utilitarian white. Instead, it has a deep, porcelain quality that gives the vehicle a soft glow under the sun. It hides road salt and light dust remarkably well, but because it is a complex white, it can show its age if the finish becomes stained or oxidized.

Technical Details

This is a Pearl finish, specifically a three-stage Tricoat. Unlike a standard metallic where the shimmer is mixed into the color, this process uses a solid base layer followed by a semi-transparent pearl mid-coat. This depth makes it beautiful, but it creates a challenge for repairs. The final shade depends entirely on how many pearl layers you apply. If you go too heavy, the repair will look darker or more yellow than the rest of the door. The mica flakes are also heavy and prone to sinking, so consistency is the key to avoiding a blotchy finish.

Best Practices

Locate your identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb; look for the three-digit identifier near the bottom of the label. Before you spray or dab Toyota White Pearl Mica Tricoat (check for code 071), you must shake the container for a full minute to ensure the mica flakes are fully suspended in the liquid. Test the color on the included card to see how many layers of the pearl mid-coat you need to reach a perfect match. Work in a Garage or the Shade to keep the surface cool. Apply very thin coats and keep the container moving to prevent the mica from pooling in one spot. Allow plenty of drying time between layers to prevent the paint from sagging.