1982 Toyota Touch Up Paint (43 OEM Colors)

The 1982 Toyota Vibe

1982 was the year Toyota decided to take over the world, one unkillable 22R engine at a time. Whether you were rocking a Celica with the pop-up lights, a Tercel that refused to quit, or a Landcruiser that could climb a vertical wall, the look was unmistakable: sharp lines and bold, unapologetic contrast. While the rest of the world was figuring out how to make plastic look like metal, Toyota was leaning into the Two-Tone revolution. We've focused our efforts on the survivors, like the iconic Red and Black (391/202) combo that made the Supra and SR5 Pickup look like they were breaking the speed limit while parked in a driveway.

Paint Health Check

If your '82 is still wearing its original factory skin, you're dealing with the Single Stage Era. This was the pinnacle of "honest" paint-no clear coat to hide behind. The good news is that the color goes all the way through. The bad news? This paint is a living, breathing thing that hates the sun. If your Corolla or Starlet looks like it was dusted with powdered sugar, that's Oxidation. Without a clear protective layer, the pigment literally dies on the surface, turning that deep red into a chalky, pinkish ghost of its former self.

Restoration Tip

The "Salty Painter" secret for 1982 steel is simple: It needs wax or it dies. Because it's single-stage, you can often bring a "dead" finish back to life by carefully buffing away the oxidized top layer to reveal the fresh pigment underneath. But once you've leveled that surface, you're essentially leaving it naked. You must seal it with a high-quality carnauba wax or a sealant immediately. If you're touching up chips on a Cressida or a Pickup, don't just dab and drive-level the touch-up, let it cure, and keep it shielded. In this era, the wax isn't for "shine"; it's the only thing standing between your factory color and the graveyard.