Toyota Vanwagon Touch Up Paint (29 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Toyota didn't just release a van in the 80s; they released a rolling prism. With 37 recorded colors, they really went for it. While we see a lot of "50 shades of gray" in the data-shoutout to Slate Gray Metallic and the three different listings for Silver Metallic-the Vanwagon was also the king of the two-tone. Whether you're sporting the sophisticated Rose Beige Metallic or a funky Light Topaz Metallic over a dark secondary, this van was built to stand out in a grocery store parking lot.

What to Watch For

If your Vanwagon's paint looks a little "chalky," don't panic-that's just 80s single-stage paint showing its age. Because these vans have such high, flat roofs, the sun tends to bake the top and the hood until they lose their shine. You'll also want to look closely at the sliding door track and the door handles; these are the "high-traffic" areas where the paint likes to thin out or chip from daily use. To find your specific match, check the driver's side door jamb for a silver or white ID sticker. Look for the letters "C/TR" (Color/Trim)-it'll be a three-digit code like 4D2 or 148. If it's not there, flip up the front passenger seat; sometimes Toyota hid the ID plate on the engine cover or the wheel arch in these cab-over designs.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Vanwagon colors are "Metallic," your touch-up bottle is basically a tiny snow globe of silver flakes. If you don't shake it enough, you'll end up with a "flat" color that doesn't match the rest of the van. Shake that bottle for a full two minutes-seriously, set a timer. When applying, think "thin and patient." Use the tip of the brush to dab the center of the chip and let the paint flow to the edges. If you have a two-tone van and the chip is right on the transition line, a piece of low-tack painter's tape can help you keep that factory-straight edge without any stress.