Hyundai XG350 Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Hyundai XG350 was the brand's early-2000s attempt to take on the luxury big leagues, and they certainly didn't hold back on the paint catalog. With 16 total colors recorded, Hyundai was clearly aiming for "executive elegance." They went heavy on the fancy-sounding names, ranging from the deep, wine-stained Canton Cherry Pearl to the surprisingly earthy Celadon Green Metallic and the sophisticated Dark Cinnamon Mica. Whether your car is dressed in Charming Gray Pearl or Light Beige Metallic, it's clear the designers wanted this sedan to shimmer under a streetlamp.

What to Watch For

Now, here's the reality: while those colors looked like a million bucks in 2004, the XG350 has a bit of a reputation for its clear coat "letting go" as it ages. You'll likely see the most wear-or even some light peeling-on the roof, the top of the trunk, and the hood where the sun hits hardest. Before you start, you need to find your "DNA code." Open the driver's door and look at the door jamb or the edge of the door for a small sticker. You're looking for a two or three-character code (like AR for Canton Cherry or EB for Ebony Black). If it's not there, check the firewall under the hood, but the door jamb is your best bet.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these colors are "Pearls" or "Micas," they contain tiny flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. If you just dip and dab, you'll get a flat color that doesn't match. Shake your touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds-and I mean really give it a workout-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. If you drop a big glob in there, it'll look like a mountain on a flat plain. Instead, use a "thin and repeat" strategy. Dab a tiny bit in, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another layer until it's level with the rest of the car. It requires a little patience, but that's how you get that factory shimmer back without the factory price tag.