Sources for factory color "paint in a can" and painting LX450 front mudflaps

[sjpitts]

Two questions. First, I am doing a little bit of touch up paint on the roof of my LX450 after removing the factory roof rack and I think I am going to sand and repaint some areas that were under the feet to fix some minor rust issues So I need some factory paint color "Black Onyx -- paint code 202" and clear coat in cans. There are a bunch of places that sell the that I would need. Does anybody have a recommendation?

Some options---

automotivetouchup.com
touchupdirect.com
Eastwood
Amazon

There are also some local shops that will mix up the paint and put it in a can for you. Not sure if a local shop would be as accurate, or if the paint would be as good. But maybe it is better?

Again, anyone have recommendation?

Next-- I am going to remove the factory running boards and install some front mudflaps. On my LX450 the top part of the rear mudflaps are painted the same color as the molding. The front mudflaps I have (Left – 76604-60021, Right –76603-60021) are just black plastic. So I was considering buying a can of the trim color (UA31 or UAC31) and painting the top part to match.

Is this a good idea? Would regular paint even stick to the plastic mudflaps?

I took a picture of new front mudflap next to the current rear mudflap, but the light was not great so you might not be able to see it.

 

[Irish Reiver]

If my memory serves me correctly I think the 202 paint was a solid ie no clear coat. If you use a base / clear solution it might be difficult to blend in.
For the mudflaps, I chose to use a SEM satin black paint. You also need some of the SEM vinyl prep but the end result is very good.

 

[COS80]

Correct, 202 is single stage. Talk to the local guys first: you will need a flex agent to paint plastic, and they will advise whether it needs to be separate or mixed into the can more likely the latter).

 

[sjpitts]

So I was under the impression that of all the 80 series land cruiser colors only the white was a "single stage" without clear coat. I didn't realize that black 202 was also. I am glad I asked.

What about the trim color-- UAC31 (or UA31) which is believe is called "dark grey metallic". Is that single stage or does it use clear coat?

I will ask the local guys about the flex agent.

Picture of LX450 as I bought it for context:

 

[COS80]

My 97 has the same gray trim and its base/clear. I can't confirm its the same paint code at the moment, though.

 

[LecheFidelis]

I forked up the money for used ones on ebay. in any case I usually use touchup direct they have always done me well.