Toyota Corolla iM Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Toyota Corolla iM arrived with a color palette that suggests Toyota had a bit of a wild weekend. We've recorded 26 different shades for this hatch, and they really went for it. You've got the high-energy Citrus Effect (which is essentially "Safety Vest Chic") and the electric Blue Flame Pearl sitting right alongside the more "corporate retreat" vibes of Silver Metallic and Magnetic Gray Metallic. Whether your iM is dressed in the deep Barcelona Red Mica Metallic or the classic Super White 2, this car was designed to stand out in a parking lot full of boring sedans.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "Birth Certificate"-the paint code. Open your driver's door and look at the jamb (the B-pillar). You'll see a VIN sticker with a code next to "C/TR." It's usually three digits, like 040 or 1G3.

Now, the reality check: modern Toyotas use eco-friendly, water-based paints that are, to put it gently, a bit "delicate." The iM is a magnet for hood chips because the paint is on the thinner side. Also, if you're rocking Super White or Blizzard Pearl, keep a close eye on your roof and fenders; these specific colors have a history of "ghosting" (peeling) due to adhesion issues. If you see a chip, fix it fast before the edges decide to go on a solo journey.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many iM colors are pearls or metallics (like Electric Storm Blue or Blizzard Pearl Tricoat), your biggest hurdle is the "settle." Those tiny sparkles in your touch-up bottle love to sink to the bottom and have a nap. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-until you hear the mixing ball rattling like a maraca.

When you apply it, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. If you put on one big "blob," it'll dry into a dome that sticks out. Instead, use the tip of your applicator to place a tiny drop in the center of the chip and let gravity pull it to the edges. If it's a tri-coat (like Blizzard Pearl), remember that the "Mid-Coat" is where the magic happens-apply it in a very thin, wispy layer to let the base color shine through. It requires a little patience, but your hood will thank you.