Hyundai Ruby Wine Tricoat (S5W) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade gave the Tucson a sense of maturity that helped redefine the model during its 2016 redesign. It is not a loud or bright red; instead, it is a dark, sophisticated burgundy that mimics the color of a glass of Cabernet. Since your vehicle has been on the road for several years, you will notice that this paint acts like a chameleon. In the shade or under a garage roof, it looks almost black, but direct sunlight pulls out a deep reddish-purple glow that makes the SUV look far more expensive than its price tag suggests.

Technical Details

This finish is a pearl tricoat, which means the depth of the color is built through layers rather than one heavy application. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Ruby Wine Tricoat (check for code S5W), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The pearl particles in the liquid are heavy and will sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not mix them thoroughly, your repair will lack the "fire" of the original paint. Because the mid-coat is translucent, the more layers you apply, the darker the result becomes. Applying it too thick will make the repair look like a dark bruise on the panel.

Best Practices

You will find your color code on the manufacturing sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Because this is a multi-step process, you must test the color on the included card before you touch the car. This helps you figure out exactly how many layers of the wine-colored mid-coat are needed to match the faded or aged paint on your door or hood. When working in your garage or shade, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the flow remains even. Avoid the temptation to rush the drying time between coats; letting each layer set properly prevents the metallic flakes from bunching up and creating dark spots. If you are using a pen or brush, use light dabs to build the color rather than long, dragging strokes.