Hyundai Vivid Yellow (IA) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a loud, unapologetic piece of history from the early nineties. It arrived during a time when Hyundai was trying to prove its personality, specifically through the sporty Scoupe and the ubiquitous Excel. It is a bright, high-energy shade that was meant to make an economy car feel like a weekend cruiser. Because your vehicle has likely been on the road for over thirty years, you should expect the original finish to have mellowed or faded slightly from its factory vibrance. This yellow does not hide in the background, and it demands your full attention during the repair process.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means you do not have to worry about metallic particles or pearl flakes looking blotchy or uneven. The challenge with this specific pigment is transparency. Yellow is notoriously thin and does not cover dark scratches or primer in a single pass. If you apply it too heavily in one go, you will deal with sagging and runs. You will get the best results by applying multiple thin layers to build up the depth of the color. Since there is no flake to distract the eye, the smoothness of your application is the only thing that matters for a professional result in your garage.

Best Practices

On these vintage models, your identification plate is usually found on the firewall center inside the engine bay or on the driver side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Vivid Yellow (check for code IA), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a critical step because the heavy yellow pigments often settle at the bottom and require a lot of energy to mix back into the solution. Always test the color on the included card before touching the car to see how the fresh paint interacts with your aged finish. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the liquid lays down flat. Allow for plenty of drying time between each thin coat to prevent the paint from bunching up or wrinkling.