Hyundai Espresso Pearl (SES) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Azera was built to bridge the gap between a standard sedan and a luxury cruiser, and this deep, earthy tone is what makes that transition work. At first glance in the shade, the car looks black. Once you pull it out of the garage and into the light, the finish reveals its true identity as a rich, dark chocolate. This color gives the car a weight and presence that lighter silvers lack, but because it is so dark, it also highlights every road chip and door ding you have picked up over the years.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it contains tiny mica particles instead of standard metal flakes. These particles refract light rather than just reflecting it, giving the paint a multi-dimensional depth. The challenge with a dark pearl is that if you apply it too heavily in one spot, the mica can bunch up and make the repair look muddy or darker than the surrounding panel. You want to build the color in thin, even layers to ensure those reflective particles lay flat and catch the light.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Espresso Pearl (check for code SES on the sticker inside your driver's side door jamb), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute. Those mica particles settle at the bottom, and if they are not mixed, your repair will lack the glow of the original finish. Test the color on the included card before touching the car to ensure the pigment and pearl density match. When you are ready to apply, keep the container moving to avoid puddles. Watch your drying time between coats; rushing the process leads to a mismatched texture.