Hyundai Deep Red Pearl (TG) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This deep, sophisticated red emerged during a pivotal era for the early Sonata and other foundational models. It was designed to give these vehicles a more upscale, premium presence as they began to compete more aggressively in the global market. Since your car has likely been on the road for over thirty years, the original pigment has probably faced significant sun exposure and aging. This means you should expect the new paint to look slightly more vibrant than the weathered finish currently on your panels.

Technical Details

This finish is a true pearl, which means it contains translucent mica flakes that react to light by giving the paint a sense of depth and shifting tones. Unlike a solid color, pearls are sensitive to how the mica settles. If you apply the paint too heavily in one area, those mica particles can clump together, making the touch-up look darker or "muddy" compared to the rest of the car. You want to focus on light, even coverage to allow the mica to lay flat and catch the light correctly.

Best Practices

For these early nineties models, your identification plate is usually located on the firewall in the center of the engine bay or on the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Deep Red Pearl (check for code TG), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The heavy mica particles settle at the bottom and require thorough mixing to ensure the color matches the factory standard. Test the color on the included card first to see how it looks once it dries. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at all times to avoid any pooling. Work in your garage or a patch of shade and allow for plenty of drying time between each thin layer.