Kia Amanti Touch Up Paint (18 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Back when the Kia Amanti was trying its hardest to convince your neighbors you'd traded up for a Jaguar, Kia rolled out a surprisingly sophisticated palette of 20 different colors. They really leaned into that "Executive" vibe, giving us gems like Cream Gold Pearl, the deep Dark Red Wine Pearl, and even Charming Red Pearl for those who wanted their budget luxury with a side of "look at me." Whether you're driving an Ebony Black classic or one of the fancy Two-Tone combinations, these colors were designed to punch way above their weight class.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, pop open the driver's side door and look at the jamb; you should find a sticker with your paint code there. If it's not there, check under the hood on the firewall-Kia liked to keep things interesting. Now, for the reality check: the Amanti's clear coat is known for being a bit "soft," which means it picks up battle scars from road gravel like a magnet. You'll likely find the most chips on that prominent front grille area and the leading edge of the hood. Also, keep an eye on the door handles and side mirrors; the paint on those plastic parts tends to get tired and start flaking if they've spent too many years baking in the sun.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Kia went heavy on the pearls for this model (like White Pearl II Tricoat and Cobalt Blue Pearl), your biggest challenge is "the sparkle settle." Those tiny metallic and pearl flakes love to sink to the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-even if your arm gets tired-to wake those particles up. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." If you glob it on, the color will look too dark. Dab a tiny bit on, let it dry, and add another layer if you need it. It's much easier to add a second thin coat than it is to deal with a big, shiny teardrop of paint running down your fender.