Hyundai Kona Touch Up Paint (63 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Hyundai clearly decided that "compact" shouldn't mean "boring." With 77 recorded colors for the Kona, they really went for it. You've got everything from the beachy Windy Sea Blue Pearl Metallic and Surf Blue to the borderline-neon Neoteric Yellow and Lime Twist Pearl. Even when they do gray, they give it personality with names like Cactus Fern and Cyber Grey. It's a vibrant lineup that proves a crossover can have a sense of humor.

What to Watch For

Before you start, pop open your driver's side door. You'll find your paint code on the black VIN sticker on the door jamb-look for a two-character code (like SAW for Atlas White or S3) right next to the word "PAINT." While these colors look sharp, the Kona's "skin" is known to be a bit on the thin side. If you have a white or pearl Kona, keep a close eye on the hood and roof; these models sometimes experience "flaking" where the paint decides it wants to retire early. If you see a small chip that looks like it's starting to lift at the edges, catch it now before it turns into a larger project.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many Kona colors are Pearls or Metallics (hello, Abyss Black Pearl), those tiny shimmering flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. To get a perfect match, shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-even when you think you're done, shake it for thirty seconds more. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Drip a tiny amount of paint into the center of the chip and let it spread itself out. It's much easier to add a second light layer later than it is to deal with a big, gloopy mountain of paint on your hood.