Genesis Marble White Pearl Tricoat (YW6/MW) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This was a debut-year color for the brand, used primarily on the G80 and G90 to project a sense of quiet luxury. It has a heavy mineral quality that gives it more weight than a standard white. Because it was only around for a short window, your car has a finish that most newer models lack. It looks like polished stone under bright sun, but in the shade, it takes on a soft, milky character. Since your Genesis has been on the road since 2017, the paint has likely developed a specific character from the sun, so your goal is to match that aged depth rather than a factory-fresh sample.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a three-part system: a solid base, a translucent pearl mid-layer, and a clear coat. Tricoats are the ultimate test of patience. The mica flakes in the pearl layer are what give the paint its depth, but they are sensitive to how they are applied. If you put too much pearl on, the repair area will look yellow or dirty compared to the rest of the car. If you go too light, the repair will stand out as a flat white patch. This finish shows every mistake because the pearl catches the light from every angle, making the density of your layers the most important factor in the final appearance.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Genesis Marble White Pearl Tricoat (check for code YW6/MW), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can verify your code on the silver or black VIN plate located inside the driver's side door jamb. Test the color on the included card to see how many passes of the pearl coat it takes to reach the right shade. Keep the container moving as you apply each layer to ensure the metallic flakes lay down evenly. Ensure each coat has ample drying time so the layers do not mix. If you are working in a garage or under some shade, keep the air still so dust does not settle into that deep pearl finish.