2017 Genesis Touch Up Paint (12 OEM Colors)

The 2017 Genesis Vibe

2017 was the year the Genesis finally moved out of its parents' basement and rebranded as a standalone luxury powerhouse. The G80 and G90 were out to prove they could trade punches with the Germans, and they did it with a palette that screamed "Executive Suite." We're talking about a heavy lean into the "Achromatic Era"-a sophisticated sea of grays and blacks like Caspian Black, Urban Gray Metallic, and Platinum Silver Metallic. But for the drivers who actually had a pulse, there were those deep, moody gems like Vintage Wine Pearl and Tan Brown Pearl that made these big sedans look like they belonged in a humidor. With 12 distinct shades in our vault, we've seen everything from the fleet-standard silvers to the rare, fire-breathing Turbine Red Pearl.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the "Thin Paint Era." By 2017, the factory robots had been calibrated to a level of "efficiency" that would make a bean-counter weep with joy. These cars left the line with a clear coat that's often thinner than a high-end smartphone's screen protector-usually hovering around 1.5 to 2.0 mils. The result? These beauties are absolute rock-chip magnets. If you've got a Marble White Pearl Tricoat or a Fine Titanium Pearl, you've probably noticed that the leading edge of your hood looks like it's been through a gravel storm. Worse yet, some of these early Genesis models have been known to "shed" their clear coat on high-friction areas like door handles or roof rails. The clear is high-gloss and beautiful, but it's brittle; once a chip starts, the air gets under it, and the delamination party begins.

Restoration Tip

When you're dealing with paint this thin, the "blob and pray" method is a death sentence for your finish. Because the factory clear coat is so shallow, you don't have the luxury of heavy-duty sanding to level out a massive glob of touch-up paint. Therefore, you must build your layers slowly. Apply your color in 2-3 paper-thin coats rather than one thick one. This is especially vital for the Coast Blue Pearl or Cosmo Gray Pearl, where the metallic flake needs to lay flat to catch the light correctly. If you're working on the Marble White Pearl Tricoat, remember that the "Ground Coat" is your friend-get your coverage there first, and let the mid-coat pearl do the dancing on top. Don't rush the dry time; let the solvent evaporate so the repair sits flush with that stingy factory finish.