Hyundai Calypso Red Tricoat (Y2E) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Hyundai designers used this color to push their fleet into a more premium bracket. On the broad panels of a Santa Fe or the sharp creases of a Sonata, this red has a liquid, candy-like depth that makes the car look expensive. It is a sophisticated finish that avoids the flat, fire-engine look of older reds, giving cars like the Elantra and Creta a glowing presence in the sun. Because the color is so rich, even a small chip will stand out like a sore thumb, so keeping up with maintenance is vital for the overall shelf life of your car's appearance.

Technical Details

This finish is a complex three-stage pearl. It relies on a ground coat and a semi-transparent midcoat to create that deep, glowing effect. This layering is where most people run into trouble. If you apply too many layers of the midcoat, the red will look too dark and muddy; too few, and the repair will look thin and bright. Because there are metallic and pearl particles floating in that midcoat, you have to be careful about the finish looking blotchy. The way those particles settle determines the final shade, so consistency is your best friend here.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and find the black sticker on the pillar to confirm you have Hyundai Calypso Red Tricoat with the code Y2E. Since the metallic flakes and pearl pigments are heavy, they sink to the bottom of the container quickly, so you must shake it for at least a full minute before you start. Always test the color on the included card to see exactly how many layers of the midcoat it takes to match your specific car. When you apply the paint, keep the container moving to prevent the flakes from bunching up. Make sure you allow enough drying time between each light layer to ensure the finish stays crisp and does not become a gummy mess.