Kia Stone Beige Metallic (8Y) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is the quintessential skin of the early 2000s Kia expansion. If you own a Sportage or a Sorento from this era, you know this shade well. It is a warm, champagne-leaning tan that serves a very specific purpose: it hides road salt and dust better than almost any other color on the market. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for nearly two decades, the original finish has probably mellowed into a softer, more matte tan. It is a humble, honest color that doesn't scream for attention, but it keeps your car looking decent even when you skip a car wash.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which presents a unique challenge for the person holding the container. Inside the paint are thousands of tiny metallic flakes that give the surface its depth. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will "mottle," or clump together, making the repair look like a dark, muddy bruise rather than a clean match. You want the flakes to lay flat and even. To avoid dark stripes or splotches, you must maintain a consistent flow and keep the container moving across the surface without pausing.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Kia Stone Beige Metallic (check for code 8Y), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure those heavy metallic particles are fully suspended in the liquid. You can find your paint code on the silver sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Always work in your garage or in the shade to prevent the sun from drying the paint before it has a chance to level out. Most importantly, test the color on the included card first. This allows you to see how the flakes behave and ensures the shade matches your weathered panels before you commit to the car itself.