Hyundai Pony Excel Touch Up Paint (19 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Hyundai really leaned into the aesthetic of the era with the Pony Excel, offering a surprisingly robust palette of 22 colors. From the sophisticated Platinum Sage Metallic to the delightfully of-its-time Hazelnut Metallic and Dark Cherry Red Pearl, they weren't afraid to experiment with textures. Whether you are sporting a classic Ebony Black or one of the adventurous two-tones like Silver Mist over Cream Beige, these cars were designed to stand out in the parking lot of a 1980s shopping mall.

What to Watch For

Now, let's be real: paint technology in the late 80s and early 90s had its quirks. If you have a red or blue Excel, you might notice the color has started to look a bit "chalky" or faded-reds, in particular, love to turn a soft shade of pink after a few decades in the sun. You should also check the leading edge of the hood and the roof for clear coat "lifting," where the shiny top layer starts to flake off like a bad sunburn.

Before you start, you need your code. While most Hyundais hide their paint ID in the door jamb, the Excel is a bit of a rebel: pop the hood and look at the firewall (the metal wall between the engine and the cabin). You're looking for a small metal plate with a two-character code like "DR" or "EB."

Driveway Repair Tip

Because so many of these colors-like Sapphire Blue Metallic or Ice Blue Metallic-are packed with tiny metallic flakes, your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds (set a timer!) to wake up the pigments. When applying, resist the urge to fill a chip with one big glob. Instead, dab on a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second pass. These older metallics require patience to get the shimmer just right, but thin layers will keep the repair sitting flush with the rest of the panel.