2014 Toyota Tundra Paint Color Codes and Touch-Up Guide

The 2014 Toyota Tundra was offered in a variety of rugged and stylish paint colors, ranging from the classic Super White to the deep Sunset Bronze Mica. If you are looking to touch up rock chips, fix a door ding, or repaint a panel on your 2014 Tundra, finding the exact factory paint code is your first and most important step.

Below is your comprehensive guide to the 2014 Toyota Tundra paint codes, where to find them on your truck, and the best practices for applying touch-up paint.

Quick reference

Here are the factory paint colors offered for the 2014 Toyota Tundra model year. Always confirm your exact paint code before ordering supplies.

Color Name	Paint Code	Type
Super White	040	Solid
Silver Sky Metallic	1D6	Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic	1G3	Metallic
Black	202	Solid
Attitude Black Metallic	218	Metallic
Radiant Red	3L5	Solid
Barcelona Red Metallic	3R3	Metallic
Sunset Bronze Mica	4U3	Pearl/Mica
Blue Ribbon Metallic	8T5	Metallic

Note: If you are uncertain about a specific color, we highly recommend confirming your paint code via your VIN at a local Toyota dealer or through a reputable paint supplier.

Where to find your paint code

Toyota makes it relatively easy to locate your vehicle’s factory paint code. On the 2014 Toyota Tundra, the paint code is located on the vehicle identification sticker (often called the Federal Safety Certification label).

1. Open the driver’s side front door.
2. Look at the door jamb (the area where the door latches to the frame) or on the edge of the door itself.
3. Locate the black or white sticker with barcodes and the vehicle's VIN.
4. Near the bottom left of this sticker, look for the letters "C/TR" (which stands for Color/Trim).
5. The three-character alphanumeric code immediately following "C/" is your paint code (for example, C/TR: 1G3/FB21 means the paint code is 1G3 for Magnetic Gray Metallic).

Best touch-up paint sources

When it’s time to buy paint for your repair, you have several excellent options depending on the size of the job:

• Your Local Toyota Dealer: For small paint pens or brush-in-cap bottles, the parts department at your local Toyota dealership is a reliable source for exact OEM matches.
• AutomotiveTouchup: This is an excellent online retailer for custom-mixed paint. They sell everything from tiny touch-up pens to aerosol spray cans and ready-to-spray pints and quarts for larger spray-gun jobs.
• Dupli-Color: Available at most local auto parts stores (like AutoZone or O'Reilly Auto Parts), Dupli-Color offers "Perfect Match" aerosol cans and Scratch Fix All-in-1 pens. They are a great, budget-friendly option for common colors.
• Tcoat Custom-Mix: Another great online option for custom-mixed paints, specifically tailored to your exact OEM code, ensuring high-quality coverage and color accuracy.

How to use touch-up paint

Achieving a professional-looking repair with touch-up paint requires patience and proper preparation. Follow these steps for the best results:

1. Clean: Thoroughly wash the damaged area using dish soap and water to remove dirt. Follow up with a wax and grease remover or rubbing alcohol to ensure the surface is completely clean.
2. Primer: If the scratch or chip goes all the way down to the bare metal or plastic, apply a light coat of automotive primer. Let it dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Base Coat: Apply the color base coat in light, thin layers. Do not try to fill a deep chip in one go. Allow 10 to 15 minutes of drying time between each coat. Repeat until the color is even and covers the primer completely.
4. Clear Coat: The clear coat provides the glossy finish and protects the base color. Once the final base coat is dry, apply 2-3 thin layers of clear coat, allowing proper flash time between coats. Once fully cured (often after 24-48 hours), you can lightly polish the area to blend it with the surrounding paint.

Color matching tips for pearls and tri-coats

Colors like Sunset Bronze Mica contain metallic flakes and pearl pigments that interact with light. These can be slightly trickier to match perfectly.

• Test on a card: Always spray or brush a test card before applying paint to your Tundra. This lets you check the color match and practice your technique.
• Blend the edges: For larger repairs using aerosol cans, don't tape off hard lines around the repair. Instead, feather the base coat out into the surrounding panel so the new paint gradually blends into the old paint.
• Clear coat is mandatory: Metallic and mica paints dry with a dull, matte finish. They will not look correct until the glossy clear coat is applied over them.
• Tri-coats: If your vehicle has a tri-coat paint (a base coat, a mid-coat pearl, and a clear coat), you must apply them in the exact right order and thickness to achieve the factory look.

If your paint damage is extensive, deep, or you simply want a flawless finish that only a professional can provide, don't hesitate to seek expert help.

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