Kia Sonet Touch Up Paint (11 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Kia really didn't hold back with the Sonet, giving us 11 distinct personalities to choose from. Whether you're rocking the high-energy Metallic Mars Orange, the punchy Inferno Red Metallic, or participating in the "50 shades of grey" trend with Gravity Grey Pearl, there is a lot of character in this lineup. They even threw in some breezy options like Blue Sky and Silver Blue for those who want their driveway to feel a little more like a coastal vacation.

What to Watch For

Now, here is the honest truth from your driveway guru: Kia paint tends to be on the "soft" side. This means it's great for a glossy finish, but it's a magnet for tiny road debris. You'll likely notice little "flea bites" (tiny chips) appearing on the front hood or the side mirrors. Also, keep a close eye on the plastic bits-like the rear spoiler or door handles-as the clear coat there can sometimes get a little tired if it spends too much time baking in the sun. To get started, open your driver's door and look at the jamb for a small sticker; your paint code is usually a 2 or 3-digit combo (like A6R or UD) sitting right there waiting for you.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since the Sonet features a lot of metallic and pearl finishes (looking at you, Snow White Tricoat), your biggest secret weapon is a good wrist workout. Shake that touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds longer than you think you need to. Those tiny metallic flakes like to nap at the bottom of the bottle, and you need them floating evenly to get that factory glow. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to dab-don't wipe-the paint into the chip. Two thin layers are always better than one big, gloppy mountain of paint that takes three days to dry!