Toyota Prado Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Toyota kept things professional with the Prado, recording a tight list of 7 colors. It's a palette that mostly plays the hits-we've got the "50 shades of grey" vibe with Silver Metallic and Magnetic Gray Metallic, but they did sneak in some personality with the deep Blackish Red Pearl and the bold Radiant Red. Whether you're rocking the crisp Super White 2 or the fancy Blizzard Pearl Tricoat, your Prado was built to look good while covered in dust.
What to Watch For
Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "C/TR" (Color/Trim) code. It's almost always hiding on a sticker in the driver's side door jamb, but if it's playing hard to get, check the silver plate on the firewall at the back of the engine bay. Look for a 3-digit code (like 040 or 1F7).
Now, for the reality check: if you have a white Prado, keep a close eye on the roof and hood. These rigs are famous for "sunburn," where the paint can start to flake or peel if it's spent too many years under a harsh sun. If you spot a tiny chip, catch it early! Toyota paint is famously "soft," meaning it's easy to work with but also easy to nick with a stray pebble.
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're working with Blizzard Pearl or Blackish Red Pearl, those "pearl" names mean there are tiny flakes of mica in the bottle that like to settle at the bottom. Give that touch-up pen a vigorous shake for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up the sparkles. When applying, remember: two thin, whisper-light coats are always better than one big, gloopy raindrop. If the match looks a little different at first, don't panic; it just requires a bit of patience and a steady hand while it dries.