Hyundai Ice Pearl (SU2) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color was the defining aesthetic for the first-generation Veloster during its peak years. It isn't just a standard white; it has a crisp, clinical edge that perfectly matched the tech-forward, asymmetrical design of your car. Because it leans so heavily into the cool end of the spectrum, it gives off a frost-like glow that makes the body lines of a Veloster pop. Since your car has likely been on the road for close to a decade now, you might notice the original finish has shifted slightly toward a warmer tone due to sun exposure, making a clean touch-up even more vital to maintain that icy look.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a pearl finish, which is significantly more complex than a basic solid white. Pearl paints rely on translucent layers to let light bounce off the mica flakes trapped inside. If you apply this too thick, the repair will look gray or muddy compared to the factory finish. The goal is to build the color slowly. Because this finish has so much depth, it is excellent at hiding very fine road rash, but it can be unforgiving if you try to fill a deep chip in a single pass.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Ice Pearl (check for code SU2 on the sticker located on your driver's side door jamb), you need to shake the container for at least 60 seconds. Those pearl flakes are heavy and love to settle at the bottom. To get an accurate match, test the color on the included card first to see how the light hits the flakes. When you move to the car, keep the container moving to ensure the metallic and pearl elements distribute evenly rather than clumping in one spot. Give each layer enough drying time so you don't drag the previous coat, and keep your work in the garage or a well-lit patch of shade to avoid direct sunlight baking the paint too fast.