Hyundai Pacific Blue Pearl (T3) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color was the sophisticated choice for the Sonata and Santa Fe during the early 2010s. It lacks the aggression of a bright racing blue, opting instead for a deep, oceanic tone that looks dignified in the shade but wakes up when the sun hits it. If you drive a Sonata Hybrid from this era, this blue defines the eco-chic aesthetic Hyundai was aiming for. Because your car has spent a decade on the road, the original finish might have darkened from years of oxidation. This deep hue remains a forgiving color to repair because the dark pigment helps mask the edges of a repair better than a flat silver or white.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl finish, which means there are mica flakes suspended in the paint. These flakes are heavier than the pigment and sink to the bottom of the container. If they stay clumped together, the repair will look dark or blotchy. This is a common issue called mottling. The benefit of this finish is the deep glow it provides, but the risk is a finish that looks like it has dark stripes if the mica piles up in one spot. You must maintain a steady flow to keep the mica distribution uniform across the surface.

Best Practices

Open your driver's door and look at the black plate on the jamb to confirm your color information. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Pacific Blue Pearl (check for code T3), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to wake up those pearl flakes. While applying the paint in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving to avoid heavy buildup. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes lay down. Once the color is on, give it ample drying time before you move to the clearcoat, as rushing this stage can move the metallic particles around and ruin your hard work.