2024 Toyota RAV4 Paint Codes

Quick Reference

Where to find your paint code

The paint code for your 2024 Toyota RAV4 is located on the driver's side door jamb. Look for a sticker that also contains the VIN. The paint code is a three-digit code that is preceded by "C/TR:".

Best touch-up paint sources

• Dupli-Color: Dupli-Color is a popular brand of touch-up paint that is available at most auto parts stores. They offer a wide variety of colors, and their website has a tool that can help you find the right color for your RAV4.
• AutomotiveTouchup: AutomotiveTouchup is another popular brand of touch-up paint. They offer a wider variety of colors than Dupli-Color, and they also have a tool that can help you find the right color for your RAV4.
• Tcoat custom-mix: Tcoat is a company that specializes in custom-mixed touch-up paint. They can mix any color you need, and they also offer a variety of other products, such as primer and clear coat.
• Dealer: You can also purchase touch-up paint from your Toyota dealer. This is the most expensive option, but it is the best way to ensure that you get the right color for your RAV4.

How to use touch-up paint

1. Clean the area: The first step is to clean the area that you are going to be painting. Use a wax and grease remover to remove any dirt, wax, or grease.
2. Primer: If the scratch is deep, you will need to apply a primer. Primer will help the paint adhere to the metal and will also help to prevent rust.
3. Base: Once the primer is dry, you can apply the base coat. The base coat is the color of your car. Apply several thin coats of the base coat, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next.
4. Clear: Once the base coat is dry, you can apply the clear coat. The clear coat will protect the base coat and will also give the paint a glossy finish.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

• Pearls: Pearl colors are more difficult to match than solid colors. This is because the pearl particles in the paint reflect light differently depending on the angle at which you are looking at the paint. When matching a pearl color, it is important to use a paint that is specifically designed for pearls.
• Tri-coats: Tri-coat colors are even more difficult to match than pearl colors. This is because they have a base coat, a mid coat, and a clear coat. When matching a tri-coat color, it is important to use a paint that is specifically designed for tri-coats.

If you are not comfortable matching a pearl or tri-coat color yourself, it is best to take your car to a professional. A professional will have the experience and the equipment to match the color perfectly.

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