Hyundai Sage Gray (SY9) Touch Up Paint

The Look

You likely bought your Santa Cruz because it didn't look like every other truck on the road, and this color is the reason why. It is a shapeshifter that transitions from a dusty forest green to a flat slate gray depending on whether the sun is hitting the bed or the shadow is catching the door. Because your Santa Cruz or Santa-Cruz is still relatively new to the pavement, the factory finish hasn't had much time to fade. This means your repair should blend well, provided you account for the complex personality of the pigment.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Sage Gray (check for code SY9), you need to understand that this is a metallic finish. While it might look like a flat, tactical "clay" color from a distance, it contains fine particles that give it that signature depth. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those particles will bunch up and create a dark, muddy patch. If you apply it too thin, the color will look too light. Success depends entirely on how the flakes land, so you must maintain a consistent flow to avoid a striped or mottled appearance.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look at the black vehicle information sticker on the jamb to confirm your code is SY9. Once you are sure, shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those metallic flakes are heavy and sink to the bottom; if you don't mix them thoroughly, the color will never match. Test the color on the included card before you touch the vehicle. When you are ready to work in your garage or the shade, keep the container moving at all times. Use thin layers and wait for the drying time to pass before adding more. This patience ensures the flakes lay flat and the transition from old paint to new remains invisible.