2015 Toyota Tacoma — Paint Color Codes

Quick reference

Note: Toyota offered regional and special‑edition packages. If your Tacoma’s color isn’t listed above, or if you’re unsure, confirm the exact code by VIN with a Toyota dealer or a paint supplier before ordering.

Where to find your paint code

Toyota places the exterior color code on the driver’s side door‑jamb certification label (B‑pillar). Look for a line that begins with “C/TR.” The characters before the slash are your paint color code, and the characters after the slash are the interior trim code.

• Example: C/TR: 1G3/FB13 → “1G3” is Magnetic Gray Metallic; “FB13” is the trim.
• On some trucks, the label may be on the driver’s door edge rather than the pillar. Open the door fully and check both surfaces.
• If the label is missing or unreadable, your Toyota dealer can retrieve the color from the VIN, and any professional paint supplier can do the same.

Best touch-up paint sources

• Dupli-Color: Convenient Scratch Fix pens and small bottles for common Toyota codes (040, 202, 1G3, 3R3, etc.). Widely available online and at auto parts stores.
• AutomotiveTouchup: Mixes by factory code in bottles, pens, and spray cans, plus matched primers and clears. Good for less common shades like 4T3 Pyrite Mica or TRD Pro 4X4 Inferno.
• Tcoat custom-mix: Order a code‑matched, made‑to‑order touch‑up or aerosol for precise color accuracy; provide your C/TR code and, if possible, your VIN.
• Toyota dealer parts counter: OEM‑labeled touch‑up pens and 1/2‑oz bottles for popular colors; they can also verify the code from your VIN.
• Local paint jobber (PPG, Axalta, BASF): Can custom mix to your code and provide blending clear, reducers, and a spray‑out card for better matching.

How to use touch-up paint

• Clean and prep: Wash the area, remove wax/grease with isopropyl alcohol or a dedicated surface prep. Lightly de‑nib chips with 1500–2000 grit if needed.
• Rust control: If bare steel is showing, neutralize rust and apply a rust‑inhibiting primer.
• Prime (as needed): Use a thin coat of primer in the chip or scratch; allow to dry and level lightly with 2000 grit.
• Apply basecoat: Shake thoroughly. For pens, use the fine tip; for bottles, use a micro brush. Build color in several thin passes, letting each flash per the product instructions.
• Metallics: Dab or very lightly brush and avoid over‑working so metallic flake lays evenly. A small sponge applicator can help prevent streaking.
• Clearcoat: After base flashes, seal with 1–2 thin coats of clear. Let cure fully (often 24–48 hours).
• Level and polish: Wet sand just the high spot with 2000–3000 grit and a block, then compound and polish to blend the repair into surrounding gloss.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

• Know your system: Most Tacoma colors above are solid or metallic two‑stage. If you encounter a tri‑coat (groundcoat + midcoat pearl + clear), you must reproduce all stages. Always verify the formula variant with your supplier.
• Spray‑out first: For aerosols or gun work, make a spray‑out card and compare in direct sun and shade. Adjust midcoat passes on tri‑coats to fine‑tune depth.
• Blend for best results: Even with correct code, aging and UV fade can shift color slightly (especially reds like 3R3). Blend into the adjacent panel rather than ending a repair mid‑panel.
• Control metallic orientation: Maintain consistent gun distance and overlap; slight variations change flop and brightness on metallics like 1G3 and 1D6.
• Temperature and lighting: Match at 65–80°F and view under sunlight and LED. Cold, damp conditions can dull metallics and slow clear curing.
• Keep records: Note the brand, formula variant, reducer temp, and number of coats so you can replicate success or adjust if you need a second attempt.

If you’re unsure about your Tacoma’s exact color code—especially for special editions like TRD Pro Inferno (4X4)—confirm by VIN before buying paint.

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