Hyundai Elantra Touring Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
The Hyundai Elantra Touring is the practical, "European-styled" sibling of the standard Elantra, and Hyundai really gave us some variety to play with. We've recorded a massive 39 colors for this model. They range from the sophisticated Chai Bronze Metallic and Sparkling Ruby Pearl to the more adventurous Volcanic Red and Natural Khaki Pearl. Whether your wagon is dressed in one of the "50 shades of silver" like Continental Silver Metallic or a deep Indigo Night Pearl, they definitely didn't shy away from the glitter.
What to Watch For
Before you pop that cap, let's find your ID. You'll find your two- or three-character paint code (like "S3" or "TW0") on the **driver's side door jamb** sticker. While the Touring is a sturdy little hauler, its clear coat can be a bit sensitive, especially around the door handles, side mirrors, and the edge of the hood. If you see edges that look like they're peeling like a bad sunburn, don't panic-that's just the clear coat giving up. Catching those spots early with a touch-up pen prevents the color underneath from fading away.
Driveway Repair Tip
Many of these colors, especially the "Pearl" and "Tricoat" options like Shimmering White Pearl, have a lot of tiny metallic flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, remember that "thin is in." Instead of one big glob to fill a chip, dab on two or three paper-thin layers, letting each one dry for about 20 minutes. These complex pearl colors require patience to get the depth right, but your driveway results will look much smoother if you take it slow.