2022 Genesis Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The 2022 Genesis Vibe

By 2022, Genesis wasn't just trying to sit at the luxury table; they were trying to own the whole dining room. Whether it was the sharp G70 or the massive GV80, these cars showed up in a suit of armor that would make a Renaissance painter weep. Our database has 26 different colors for this year alone-that's not a catalog, that's a flex. You had deep, moody earth tones like Cardiff Green Pearl and Barossa Burgundy, alongside high-tech "non-colors" like Siberian Ice. It was the year of "Athletic Elegance," where your SUV looked like it was carved out of a single block of Vik Black Pearl.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. Back in the day, we used to say a car had "meat on the bone," but the 2022 Genesis was sprayed by robots so efficient they probably count every micron of pigment like it's coming out of their own paycheck. The finish is gorgeous and the clear coat is hard, but it's thinner than a dealership's "best price" promise. The reality? These beauties are rock-chip magnets. If a pebble even looks at the front of a GV70 the wrong way, the paint likes to flake right off. We're also seeing early reports of the clear coat getting a little shy around the edges of the fenders and mirrors-if it starts to lift, it doesn't stop.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing a chip on one of these modern factory enamels, remember: Build layers slowly; don't blob it. Because the factory finish is so thin, a giant "mountain" of touch-up paint will look like a sore thumb and won't level out right. Use a fine-tip applicator to place a tiny amount of color in the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. Wait for it to dry, then add another. You want to sneak up on the surface level, not conquer it in one shot. If you're working with a Tricoat like Uyuni White or Havana Red, patience is your only friend-rushing it will leave you with a dark spot that screams "amateur hour."