Hyundai Polished Metal Metallic (V6S/V7S) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your 2018 Azera or Sonata was built to carry a look of industrial refinement, and this particular shade of grey delivers that executive feel without being loud. It is a mature, mechanical color that makes the car look like it was carved from a single block of steel. Because your vehicle has likely spent a few years braving the elements, you might notice the original finish has a deep, slightly cool undertone that holds up well against road grime. It is a practical choice that masks dust better than a deep black, but it still demands a clean application to maintain that sharp, factory-fresh reflection.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, meaning the paint is packed with tiny aluminum or mica flakes that catch the light. These particles are what give the car its depth, but they also represent the biggest challenge for a repair. If the paint is applied too heavily or unevenly, these flakes will cluster together, creating dark patches or stripes known as mottling. To get the repair to blend with the rest of the panel, those flakes need to lay flat and distributed. If they stand up or bunch together, the touched-up spot will look like a different shade of grey entirely, even if the color match is spot on.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Polished Metal Metallic (check for code V6S/V7S), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can confirm you have the right match by looking at the black vehicle identification sticker located on your driver's side door jamb. Once you begin, keep the container moving at all times to ensure the metallic flakes stay suspended in the liquid rather than sinking to the bottom. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes settle under your specific lighting. Work in the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast, and give each layer plenty of drying time so the finish stays level and smooth.