Paint code for red 1988 BJ75

[Reinhardtius]

Hi Folks,

Any chance you know the paint code for a red 1988 BJ75? I want to touch up a spot or two

I am also wondering what your recommendations are for sourcing the paint and clear coat. And, what other paints I should have on hand to match the color?

I have ZERO experience with body paint, so my nplan has been to clean, scuff, prime, paint, and clear. I d like to learn, so if you have recommended reads or videos I should consider, I would be thankful.

It looks like this:

 

[bjowett]

My 88 BJ73 is red code 3F4.

 

[coldtaco]

it should be on the firewall tag.

 

[Reinhardtius]

Mine is also 3F4, according to the tag.

 

[gilmorneau]

Mine's 3F4 also.

Check the VIN tag where it says: "C/TR/A/TM". That's secret Toyota code for: Color / Trim / Axle / Transmission (on a European market car--other markets might be different).

 

[Reinhardtius]

Thanks, everyone. Here is a little more 3F4 color for the thread

 

[Uzjgaspowered]

3f4 all day long!

 

[Uzjgaspowered]

Just curious
Do your truck has the later 3b-II. Wonder when did Toyota started to use the later engine.

 

[Reinhardtius]

Just curious
Do your truck has the later 3b-II. Wonder when did Toyota started to use the later engine.

I cannot say if it does have the 3b-II. I suspect not. @beno, got a hunch on that?

 

[OGBeno]

Your's should still be a regular 3B. The change occurred at different times in different markets, but in Europe, I believe the change occurred at the end of 1988.

 

[roscoFJ73]

The Australian and Japanese BJ73 got the upgrade in 8/88. I cant actually see 3B II in the parts diagrams but 8/88 is when they got the new cam shaft and bearing. In any case, 3B II is stamped in big letters on the rear left upper side of the engine block

 

[Reinhardtius]

Your's should still be a regular 3B. The change occurred at different times in different markets, but in Europe, I believe the change occurred at the end of 1988.

Interesting. Mine was manufactured in 1987, so given that and that I don’t see 3B-II on the engine, it’s gotta be the OG 3B

 

[Reinhardtius]

Just an FYI that ORIELLY autoparts sold me two little bottles with a brush for $24, of 3F4. I used some and if you can believe it, it matches perfectly.

 

[FJBen]

Just an FYI that ORIELLY autoparts sold me two little bottles with a brush for $24, of 3F4. I used some and if you can believe it, it matches perfectly.

Do you have a picture of the brand it is? I’d like to pick up some white and will need some help explaining to the local oreilleys

 

[gilmorneau]

Don’t have the can in front of me (I’m out of town), but I got some 045 white at O’reilly Auto Parts in a spray can. Matched perfectly, but I seem to remember they had to cross reference the number.

 

[Reinhardtius]

Do you have a picture of the brand it is? I’d like to pick up some white and will need some help explaining to the local oreilleys

Oops sorry meant to say Napa Auto Parts, not Orriely. They mixed it in house, so “their brand”