Kia Magentis Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Kia didn't hold back with the Magentis, offering a surprisingly deep roster of 26 colors. While many owners stuck to the "50 shades of grey" approach with Silver Metallic and Midnight Grey Metallic, Kia also slipped in some real personality. We see everything from the earthy Olive Green Pearl to the sophisticated Imperial Blue Pearl and the bold Spicy Red Metallic. They really went for it, giving this sensible sedan a palette that ranges from "accountant on weekdays" to "weekend at the coast."

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling with that touch-up brush, you need to find your match. Open your driver's door and look at the jamb (the B-pillar); you'll find a sticker with a two- or three-digit code. On the Magentis, keep a close eye on the leading edge of the hood and the roofline near the windshield. These cars are known for "soft" factory finishes, meaning road pebbles tend to treat the hood like a snack. You might also notice the paint on the roof or door handles looking a bit tired if the car has spent its life under the sun. Don't worry, though-it's nothing a little driveway TLC can't handle.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Magentis colors are pearls or metallics (like Snow White Tricoat or Platinum Graphite), your bottle of touch-up paint is packed with tiny flakes that like to settle at the bottom. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." If you try to fill a deep chip with one giant glob, it'll look like a mole. Instead, dab a tiny bit in, let it dry for 20 minutes, and come back for a second pass. It takes a little extra time, but that's how you get the repair to disappear.