Toyota 86 Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Toyota 86 is a car that wears its personality on its sleeve-or rather, its fenders. Toyota has officially recorded 31 colors for this platform, and they really went for it. You've got everything from the "I'm an adult now" sophisticated Hakone Green Pearl and Pavement Metallic to the loud-and-proud enthusiast favorites like Solar Shift, Neptune, and the aggressively named Track bRed. Whether your 86 is a daily commuter or a weekend drift machine, there is a specialized hue for every flavor of fun.
What to Watch For
The 86 is a lightweight sports car, and unfortunately, that "lightweight" philosophy occasionally extends to the paint. Owners often report that the clear coat is a bit on the soft side, meaning it's quite friendly with road gravel. Keep a close eye on your front bumper and the edges of your side mirrors, as these are the usual suspects for early chipping or "clear coat fatigue." Before you start your repair, head over to the driver's side door jamb. You'll find your paint code printed on the VIN sticker, usually listed next to the "C/TR" (Color/Trim) designation.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many of these colors-like Halo Tricoat or Wind Chill Pearl-use a multi-stage pearl finish, they require a bit of patience to get that factory glow. My secret? Give your touch-up bottle an extra 60 seconds of vigorous shaking to wake up those metallic flakes. When applying, think "thin and steady." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, dab on a tiny, paper-thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and repeat. Building up the color in layers ensures the "sparkles" sit right and keeps your repair looking flush with the rest of the car.