Hyundai Wildberry Red Pearl (MF) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This red is a rare relic from the late nineties that turned a standard commuter car into something more sophisticated. It was a single-year specialty for the Elantra and Tiburon, giving them a richness usually reserved for luxury sedans. Since your car has likely spent a quarter-century on the road, the original finish has probably mellowed. Your repair will be about balancing that deep, aged pigment with the fresh paint to get a clean blend.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, which means it relies on microscopic mica flakes to bend the light. Unlike a simple solid red, pearl paints are sensitive to how they are applied. If the paint goes on too heavy or pools in one spot, those flakes will bunch up, making the repair look darker or muddy compared to the rest of the panel. You want to lay down the color in thin, controlled layers to keep that depth looking uniform across the surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Wildberry Red Pearl (check for code MF), you need to shake the container for at least a full minute to get those pearl particles moving. You can usually find your identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb, though it sometimes hides on the firewall under the hood. Test the color on the included card first to see how the mica reacts to the light once it is dry. Whether you are using a nozzle, a brush, or a pen, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from loading up in one spot. Always work in a garage or the shade, and give each layer plenty of drying time so the finish sets properly.