Toyota Solara Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Toyota really decided to treat the Solara like a rolling jewelry box. With 26 colors recorded, they didn't just give us "Blue" or "White"-they gave us Oceanus Pearl, Cosmic Blue Metallic, and the triple-layered White Pearl Mica Tricoat. Whether you're driving a shade of "50 Shades of Silver" or the vibrant Copper Pearl Metallic, it's clear the designers wanted this car to shimmer. They really went for it with the mica and pearl effects, making the Solara a standout in the grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, head over to the driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a sticker with "C/TR" followed by a three-digit code-that's your secret handshake to getting the right bottle of paint. Now, the Solara's paint is generally reliable, but it does have its "moods." If you have the Super Red V, you might notice it trying to turn into "Super Pink" over time due to sun exposure. Also, keep a close eye on the flat surfaces like the hood and the trunk lid; the clear coat there takes a beating from the sun and can start to flake if it's been parked outside for a decade. If you see the white or pearl shades starting to lift near the edges of the windows or trunk, don't panic-catching those chips early with a touch-up pen is the best way to keep them from spreading.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Toyota packed so many pearls and micas into these colors, the "magic" tends to settle at the bottom of the bottle. When you get your touch-up paint, shake it like you're making a high-end martini for at least 60 seconds-then shake it for another 30 just to be sure. This wakes up all those tiny metallic flakes so they actually show up on your car instead of staying stuck in the brush. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." Two or three light dabs are always better than one big glob that looks like a grape stuck to your fender. If you're working with a Tricoat, remember that it requires patience to layer the base and the shimmer to get that factory glow.