Toyota Cressida Touch Up Paint (85 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Toyota didn't just build a luxury sedan with the Cressida; they basically opened a boutique. We've recorded a staggering 91 colors for this classic, and let's just say they really went for it. You'll find everything from the boardroom-ready Super White 2 and Dark Bluish Gray Metallic to the "boldly 80s" Lone Pink Metallic and Mint Green Metallic. Whether your car is dressed in Lipstick Red or the sophisticated Dark Mauve Pearl Metallic, Toyota made sure no two driveways looked exactly the same.

What to Watch For

First things first: let's find your car's "ID badge." Open the driver's door and check the jamb for a silver or white sticker; you're looking for a code following "C/TR" (Color/Trim). If it's not there, pop the hood and check the firewall. Now, for the reality check: these cars are famous for their reliability, but their paint likes to show its age. You'll likely see some "sunburn" (clear coat peeling) on the roof and trunk, or small chips on the hood that have started to dull. Don't worry-this isn't a disaster; it's just a sign that your Cressida has actually been enjoyed.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these 91 colors are metallics or pearls-like Blue Pearl Metallic or Silver Metallic-you have to be a bit of a mixologist. Those tiny sparkles love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 to 90 seconds before you even think about touching the car. When you apply the paint, use the "less is more" rule. Instead of one big glob, use the tip of the brush to place a tiny dot in the center of the chip and let it spread out. It requires a little patience, but that's how you get those sparkles to lay flat and look right.