Hyundai Silver Metallic (PS) Touch Up Paint

The Look

The 1986 Excel was the car that introduced America to Hyundai, making this specific shade a genuine piece of automotive history. While modern silvers often lean toward blue or charcoal, this is a traditional, bright silver that was designed to look clean and professional on a budget. Since your Excel has likely seen nearly four decades of road wear and sun exposure, the original finish might have lost some of its luster. This color is practical and does a great job of hiding small dents, but it requires a careful hand to restore that vintage 1980s showroom glow.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is filled with tiny aluminum flakes that catch the light. These flakes are the reason the paint looks dynamic, but they also make the application more technical than a solid color. The biggest risk with a metallic is mottling, where the flakes gather in clumps and create dark, cloudy patches or stripes. Because the silver is so light, any inconsistency in how the paint settles will be visible. You need to focus on even distribution so the metallic particles lay flat and uniform across the surface of the panel.

Best Practices

On these vintage models, you can typically find the identification plate on the firewall inside the engine compartment or on the radiator support. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Silver Metallic (check for code PS), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. The metallic flakes are heavy and sink to the bottom of the container, so thorough mixing is the only way to avoid a patchy finish. Test the color on the included card to get a feel for the flow. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Work in a shaded garage and allow plenty of drying time between your layers to ensure the silver sets correctly.