2002 Hyundai Touch Up Paint (37 OEM Colors)

The 2002 Hyundai Vibe

Welcome to 2002, the year of low-rise jeans, flip phones, and Hyundai finally finding its swagger. This was the era where the Tiburon looked like a shark, the Santa Fe was the official SUV of soccer practice, and the XG350 was trying its hardest to convince your neighbors you'd finally made it. We've managed to track down 10 of the era's definitive survivors in our database-from the workhorse Noble White to the ubiquitous Smart Silver Metallic. Back then, silver wasn't just a color; it was a "tech statement" that matched your sleek new DVD player. Whether you're rocking Rally Red or that very-specific Prime Beige Metallic, these cars were built for the long haul, even if the factory clear coat had other ideas.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in The Peeling Era. In 2002, the industry had mostly mastered the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the bond between them was... let's call it "optimistic." On many 2002 Hyundais, especially those living under the sun, you're likely seeing the dreaded Delamination. It starts as a tiny white flake on the roof or hood and quickly turns into a situation where the clear coat peels off in giant, translucent sheets like a bad sunburn. If you've still got a solid finish on your Sonata or Elantra, you're holding onto a miracle. If you see a "dull" patch, that isn't just dirt-it's the basecoat exposed to the elements, and once the clear is gone, the color is on a ticking clock.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for this era: Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. On a 2002 Hyundai, a stone chip isn't just an eyesore; it's an entry point for moisture to get underneath that clear coat and start the peeling process. If you spot a nick, clean it with a little rubbing alcohol, let it dry, and dab it with our color-matched solvent paint right away. By sealing the edges of the chip, you're essentially "gluing" the clear coat down and preventing that sheet-peeling disaster from spreading across your entire hood. Don't wait until it's the size of a nickel-by then, the clear is already looking for the exit.