Hyundai Winter White (PKW) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the definition of a clean, clinical finish that helped define the look of the Tucson during its mid-2010s run. It is a bright, honest white that does not try to hide behind fancy effects or shifting tones. While it looks sharp when the car is fresh off the lot, this specific era of paint has a reputation for being a bit temperamental. If you are looking at your car right now, you might notice the edges of the paint seem prone to chipping or even lifting in small sheets. Because your vehicle has been facing the elements for nearly a decade, the remaining finish has likely hardened and become brittle, making these small repairs essential to stop the spread of further peeling.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish, which means there is zero metallic flake or pearl dust in the mix. The benefit here is that you do not have to worry about the color looking different from different angles, a common headache with silvers or greys. However, the lack of sparkle means there is nowhere for a bad match to hide. If your Hyundai Winter White (check for code PKW) is not mixed thoroughly, the repair will look like a bright "refrigerator white" against the slightly weathered body of your car. Solid whites are notorious for showing every speck of road grime, so ensure the area is surgically clean before you start, or you will trap dark outlines under your new layer.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the silver or black plate located on the drivers side door jamb, usually right where the door latches to the frame. Before you begin the actual repair, you must shake your container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the heavy white pigments are fully blended. To get the best result, test the color on the included card and let it dry completely to verify the match against your panel. When you apply the paint, use thin, light layers rather than one heavy glob. If you are using a can, keep the container moving to avoid puddles; if you are using a pen or brush, dab the center of the chip and let the paint flow toward the edges. Give it plenty of drying time between coats to ensure the bond is strong enough to resist future peeling.