2022 Toyota Touch Up Paint (78 OEM Colors)

The 2022 Toyota Vibe

Welcome to the era of "Adventure Gray" and the great Tundra overhaul. In 2022, Toyota wasn't just building commuters; they were building lifestyle statements. Whether it was the beefy new Tundra, the rugged 4Runner, or the sharp GR86, the palette reflected a world that wanted to get outside-or at least look like it. With a staggering 101 colors in our database for this year alone, Toyota went absolutely wild with variety. We're talking about the "tactical" vibes of Lunar Rock and Cement Gray, and the neon-soaked screams of Electric Lime and Solar Octane Pearl. It was a year where you could get a Camry with a two-tone roof that looked faster than it actually was, and a Corolla Cross that brought a little splash of Blue Crush Metallic to the grocery run.

Paint Health Check

Now, here is the cold, hard truth from the spray booth: we are firmly in the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, the factory would practically drench a car in enamel. By 2022, "Robot Efficiency" became the law of the land. Those assembly line robots are so precise they apply a coat of paint just thick enough to look pretty on the showroom floor, but thin enough to make a highway pebble feel like a heat-seeking missile. If you're looking at the hood of a 2022 Tacoma or RAV4, you're likely seeing "road rash"-tiny white specks where the color has been sacrificed to the wind. These modern clear coats are hard and glossy, but they lack the "meat" of older finishes, meaning they chip rather than dent.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2022, you have to play the long game. Because the factory finish is so lean, a giant glob of touch-up paint is going to stick out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly; don't blob it. If you're working with those fancy tri-coats like Wind Chill Pearl or Absolute Zero, the "blob-and-forget" method will leave you with a dark, mismatched spot. Apply a thin layer of the base color, let it tack up, and add another until the depth matches. You want to fill the "crater" left by the rock chip just until it's level with the surrounding clear coat. Patience is your best friend here-think of it like a surgeon, not a house painter.