Genesis Matterhorn White Tricoat (FT7) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Matterhorn White is the signature "frozen" look of the Genesis brand. Unlike a standard gloss white that reflects everything, this finish absorbs light to highlight the sharp body lines on your GV70 or GV80. It gives these vehicles a chiseled, industrial appearance that looks more like carved stone than painted metal. Because it is a matte finish, it stays looking cleaner than a high-gloss car in the sun, but you have to be careful with how you handle it. This color defines the modern Electrified-GV70 and GV60 aesthetic, moving away from old-school luxury chrome and toward a tech-forward, muted elegance.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a matte tricoat, which is one of the most technical finishes to repair. While the color itself is a crisp white, the "look" comes from three distinct layers: a base, a mid-coat, and a specialized flat topcoat. The biggest risk here is burnishing. On a normal car, you would polish a repair to blend it in, but on this matte finish, any friction or polishing will create a permanent shiny spot that sticks out like a sore arm. This paint uses specific flattening agents to kill the shine, and if those aren't mixed perfectly, your touch-up will look like a glossy mistake on a flat door.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look at the VIN sticker on the door jamb to confirm your color. Before you spray or dab Genesis Matterhorn White Tricoat (check for code FT7), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds to suspend the flattening agents. Test the color on the included card and let it dry completely to ensure the sheen matches your car. Work in your garage or in the shade to avoid the paint drying too fast in the sun. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid heavy spots. Apply very thin layers and allow plenty of drying time between them. Since you cannot sand or polish this finish, your goal is to lay the paint down flat and leave it alone.