2024 Toyota Corolla Paint Codes

Quick reference

Where to find your paint code

For most 2024 Toyota Corolla models, you'll find the paint code located on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb. Open the driver's door and look at the B-pillar (the post between the front and rear doors); the sticker should be easily visible. The paint code is usually a three-character alphanumeric code, often accompanied by the color name.

Best touch-up paint sources

• Dupli-Color: A popular and widely available option for touch-up paint, often found at auto parts stores. They offer a good range of factory-matched colors for Toyota vehicles.
• AutomotiveTouchup: This online retailer specializes in custom-mixed touch-up paint, ensuring a precise match to your Corolla's factory color. They offer various product sizes, from paint pens to aerosol cans.
• Tcoat custom-mix: Another excellent online option for custom-mixed paint. Tcoat is known for its high-quality formulations and offers a wide array of options for achieving a seamless touch-up.
• Toyota Dealership: Your local Toyota dealership can also provide genuine OEM touch-up paint specifically formulated for your 2024 Corolla. This is often the most accurate option, though it might be slightly more expensive.

How to use touch-up paint

1. Clean the area: Thoroughly clean the scratched or chipped area with soap and water, and then degrease it with rubbing alcohol. Ensure the surface is completely dry before proceeding.
2. Apply primer (if needed): For deeper scratches that expose bare metal or plastic, apply a thin layer of primer. Allow it to dry completely according to the product instructions.
3. Apply base coat: Shake the touch-up paint thoroughly. Apply thin, even coats of the base color until the scratch is filled and the color matches the surrounding paint. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next.
4. Apply clear coat: Once the base coat is dry, apply a thin layer of clear coat to protect the paint and restore the gloss. Again, allow each coat to dry completely.
5. Wet sand and polish (optional): For a more seamless repair, you can gently wet sand the touched-up area with very fine-grit sandpaper (2000-3000 grit) and then polish it to blend with the surrounding paint.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Pearl and tri-coat paints, like Ruby Flare Pearl, have a layered finish that can be more challenging to match perfectly. These paints often have a base color, followed by a mid-coat containing metallic or pearl flakes, and then a clear coat. When touching up these colors:

• Apply thin layers: Be extra diligent in applying very thin, even layers of the mid-coat to build up the effect gradually. Too much in one go can result in a mismatch.
• Observe in different lighting: Check your progress in various lighting conditions (shade, direct sun) to ensure the color and flake effect are blending well. The metallic and pearl flakes can appear differently depending on the light.
• Practice on a test card: If possible, test your touch-up technique on a discreet area or a test card to get a feel for the paint before applying it to your vehicle.

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