Hyundai Veracruz Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Hyundai didn't hold back with the Veracruz, recording a massive 24 different colors over its lifespan. It's a lineup that suggests the designers couldn't decide if they wanted to be "Rugged Outdoorsy" or "Park Avenue Chic." You've got the sophisticated Black Diamond Pearl and Blue Onyx Pearl sitting right next to colors that sound like they belong on a safari, like Natural Khaki Pearl and Sahara Bronze Pearl. Whether you're driving the sleek Liquid Silver Metallic or the bold Athens Blue Metallic, your Veracruz definitely came from a palette with a lot of personality.

What to Watch For

To get started, you'll need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. On the Veracruz, this is tucked away on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb. Look for a two-digit code (usually a mix of letters and numbers like 2Z or 3M). Now, a quick heads-up: this era of Hyundai paint is famously "soft." If you've noticed Vanilla White or Superior Red Pearl starting to flake away in small chunks or the clear coat looking a bit hazy on the roof, don't worry-you aren't doing anything wrong. It's just a common quirk of the factory finish. These spots are your car's way of asking for a quick touch-up before the elements get to the metal.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these colors are "Pearls" or "Metallics," you've got thousands of tiny shimmering flakes sitting at the bottom of your touch-up bottle. To get a perfect match for those Blue Titanium or Carbon Steel highlights, shake your paint pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to. When you apply it, remember the "Thin is King" rule. Instead of one big heavy drop that looks like a grape on your hood, use the tip of your brush to apply two or three paper-thin layers. It requires a little more patience, but it ensures those beautiful metallic flakes lay flat and catch the light exactly the way they did when the car left the showroom.