2015 Toyota RAV4 Paint Color Codes and Touch-Up Guide

Whether you are dealing with a minor parking lot scrape or a barrage of highway rock chips, finding the exact paint code for your 2015 Toyota RAV4 is the first crucial step in any cosmetic repair. Fixing these blemishes quickly not only keeps your crossover looking sharp but also prevents rust from forming on exposed metal panels.

Below, we have compiled the ultimate paint code guide for the 2015 Toyota RAV4 to help you identify your color, find the code on your vehicle, and achieve a professional-looking touch-up repair.

Quick reference: 2015 Toyota RAV4 Paint Codes

Here is the complete list of factory exterior colors offered for the 2015 Toyota RAV4 in the North American market. Always verify your specific code before ordering paint.

Color Name	Paint Code	Type
Super White	040	Solid
Blizzard Pearl	070	Pearl (Tri-coat)
Classic Silver Metallic	1F7	Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic	1G3	Metallic
Black Sand Pearl	209	Pearl
Barcelona Red Metallic	3R3	Metallic
Hot Lava	4R8	Metallic
Pyrite Mica	4T3	Metallic
Shoreline Blue Pearl	8V5	Pearl

Note: If you are uncertain about a specific color, always confirm your paint code via your VIN at a local Toyota dealer or a trusted automotive paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Unlike some manufacturers that hide their paint codes in the glovebox or spare tire well, Toyota makes it incredibly easy. For the 2015 RAV4, the paint code is located on the vehicle information sticker in the driver’s side door jamb (or on the B-pillar).

To find it:

1. Open the driver’s side door.
2. Look at the lower section of the door jamb (the B-pillar) for a black-and-white or black-and-yellow barcode sticker.
3. Look toward the bottom left of this sticker for the letters "C/TR" (which stands for Color/Trim).
4. The three-digit alphanumeric code immediately following the "C/" is your paint code. For example, if it says "C/TR: 1G3/FC20", your paint code is 1G3 (Magnetic Gray Metallic).

Best touch-up paint sources

Getting an exact color match requires buying paint from a reputable source. Here are the best options for your 2015 RAV4:

• Your Local Toyota Dealer: The OEM parts counter is always the safest bet for factory color match, especially in small paint pen formats for rock chips.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Known for excellent custom-mixed batches based on factory codes. They offer everything from small touch-up bottles to aerosol spray cans and full pints/quarts for spray guns.
• Dupli-Color: A highly accessible option found at most local auto parts stores (like AutoZone or O'Reilly). Their Exact-Match line often covers popular Toyota colors like Super White (040) and Classic Silver Metallic (1F7).
• Tcoat (Custom-Mix): Excellent for multi-stage paints or when you need a custom-matched formulation that factors in the natural fading of older UV-exposed paint.

How to use touch-up paint

For minor scratches and rock chips, following the right steps is essential to ensure the paint adheres and blends well.

1. Clean: Wash the area thoroughly. Use a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol to clean inside the scratch or chip. The surface must be completely free of dirt and old wax.
2. Primer: If the scratch goes down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a tiny drop of automotive primer. Let it dry completely.
3. Base Coat: Apply the color coat in thin, light layers. Use a fine-tipped brush or a toothpick for tiny rock chips so you don't over-apply the paint. Allow 15–20 minutes of drying time between each coat until the color is level with the surrounding paint.
4. Clear Coat: Once the base coat is dry (usually after 30-60 minutes), apply the clear coat. The clear coat provides the UV protection and the glossy finish that matches the rest of the vehicle. Let it cure for a few days before polishing.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like Blizzard Pearl (070) are known as tri-coats. This means the factory applied a solid white base, a translucent pearl mid-coat, and a protective clear coat.

Touching up tri-coats can be notoriously tricky. If you are doing a small chip, a standard mixed touch-up bottle might suffice, but for larger repairs or aerosol spraying, you will need to apply the base and mid-coat separately. Always practice on a test card first. The number of pearl mid-coats you apply dictates how light or dark the final finish will look. Spraying one too many mid-coats can cause the repaired area to look overly yellow or dark compared to the original paint.

If your paint damage is beyond a simple DIY touch-up, or you want a flawless finish on a tricky pearl color, it is best to leave it to the professionals.

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