Hyundai Vivid Blue Metallic (BV/F2) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color was a hallmark of the era when Hyundai began shifting from safe designs to bold statements. Whether you are patching a scratch on a sporty Tiburon or refreshing the finish on an Elantra Touring, this blue brings a high level of energy that standard silvers just cannot match. It was a popular choice for owners who wanted their Sonata or Elantra to stand out in a parking lot. Because your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, the original finish might have lost some of its initial pop due to sun exposure. This makes a proper application even more important to ensure your repair blends in with the existing character of the vehicle.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to catch the light and create depth. Metallics are less forgiving than solid colors because those flakes need to lay down evenly to look right. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will cluster together and create dark, cloudy patches known as mottling. To get a professional result in your garage, you need to focus on thin, even layers. This allows the metallic particles to orient themselves correctly as the solvent evaporates, preventing the finish from looking tiger-striped or inconsistent.

Best Practices

You can find your color information on the manufacturer's sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb or on the door pillar. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Vivid Blue Metallic (check for code BV/F2), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a mandatory step for metallics because the heavy flakes settle at the bottom of the container and must be fully suspended for the color to match. Test the color on the included card first to see how it looks once dry. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at a steady pace and maintain a consistent spray distance or brush stroke. Working in the shade will give you a better drying time and help the finish level out properly.