Toyota Vios Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Toyota kept the palette lean and mean for this round of the Vios. We've got exactly one recorded hero in the lineup: Pacific Blue Metallic. It's a handsome, deep shade that perfectly captures that "I'm professional, but I might have a surfboard in the back" vibe. While some cars hide behind fifty shades of grey, the Vios stands proud with this single, solid choice.
What to Watch For
To find your specific color ID, open the driver's door and look at the center pillar (the B-pillar). You're looking for a white or silver sticker with the letters "C/TR" followed by a three-digit code. Now, here is the honest truth: the Vios is a legendary workhorse, but its skin can be a little thin. Keep a close eye on the leading edge of the hood for rock chips and the roof for early signs of UV fading. Because this paint is on the softer side, it's prone to showing the "battle scars" of daily commuting, but don't worry-it's nothing a little driveway TLC can't handle.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since Pacific Blue Metallic is a metallic finish, those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Before you even open your touch-up pen or brush, shake it like you're mixing a high-stakes cocktail for at least 60 seconds. This wakes up the metallic flakes so they lay down evenly. When you apply it, think "micro-layers." Instead of one big glob that sits like a mountain on your car, dab on a tiny bit, let it dry for 15 minutes, and add another thin layer if needed. Patience is what turns a "patch job" into a "where-was-that-scratch-again?" repair.
