COLOR CODE788 - Turquoise Pearl MetallicToyota Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color was the life of the party for the Yaris between 2012 and 2014. It is a tropical, high-energy blue-green that makes a small car feel a lot more significant on the road. Since your Toyota has likely been facing the sun for a decade or more, the original finish might have lost a little of its factory bite, but this shade is resilient and hides fine scratches better than a flat solid color would.

Technical Details

This is a pearl metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny mica flakes to catch the light and create depth. The biggest challenge with this type of paint is mottling. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those metallic flakes will bunch together and create dark, uneven blotches that look like a bruise on the panel. You want the flakes to lay down flat and even so the shimmer looks consistent from every angle.

Best Practices

You will find your identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb, usually near the bottom of the pillar. Before you spray or dab Toyota Turquoise Pearl Metallic (check for code 788), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. Those heavy pearl pigments love to settle at the bottom, and if they aren't mixed, your repair will look too thin or off-color. Test the color on the included card to see how the light hits the metallic grain before you touch the car. When you start, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent pooling. Give the paint plenty of drying time between light coats to ensure the finish stays crisp and clear.