Hyundai i40 Touch Up Paint (25 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Hyundai really leaned into the "sophisticated professional" vibe with the i40, offering a staggering 25 different shades. While the list includes some high-energy options like Blue Passion and Red Allure Pearl, the palette mostly explores the many moods of a rainy afternoon. From Silverstone Metallic to Carbon Gray Mist, they've essentially given us "50 Shades of Gray"-but with more metallic flake. Whether you're driving a Creamy White wagon or a Vivid Blue sedan, there's a lot of depth in these finishes that deserves a little TLC.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, head over to the driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a black sticker with a 2 or 3-digit code (usually near the word "PAINT"). Once you have your match, be aware that the i40 is known for having a bit of a "thin" factory finish. Keep a close eye on the front edge of the hood and-oddly enough-the very top of the roof where it meets the windshield. These spots are magnet-central for stone chips. If you have one of the white variants like Polar White or Vanilla White, keep an eye out for "flaking" or "peeling" near the edges. If you catch a chip early, you can stop that peel in its tracks before it decides to take a vacation off your car.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since many i40 colors like Indigo Blue Pearl or Bronze Effect Metallic rely on heavy pearl and metallic hits to look good, your best friend is the 60-second shake. If you don't shake that bottle until your arm aches, the "sparkles" stay at the bottom and your repair will look flat. When you apply the paint, think of it like adding a drop of dew to a leaf-just dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If you're dealing with a peeling edge on a white car, use your touch-up brush to "seal" the lip of the remaining paint to the metal. It's not about painting a masterpiece; it's about putting up a tiny, colorful shield.