COLOR CODETJ - Deep Blue Pearl MetallicHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Back in the early nineties, this was the color Hyundai used to prove the Sonata could play in the big leagues. It is a classic executive shade that captures the transition from the flat, boring blues of the eighties to the high-depth pearls of the modern era. Since your car has been on the road for over three decades, this blue has likely developed its own character. It is a moody, dark navy that can look almost black in a dim garage but reveals a distinct blue shimmer when you pull it out into the sunlight. It gives those boxy, vintage lines a weight and presence that lighter silvers just cannot match.

Technical Details

This is a Pearl Metallic finish, which means it carries a mix of aluminum flake and iridescent pearl particles. Because it is a dark color, it is very unforgiving if the particles are not distributed evenly. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, the metallic flakes will sink and "mottle," creating dark, muddy patches that ruin the depth. Since the original paint on your vehicle has likely faded or darkened slightly from years of weather, getting a perfect match requires patience. You are working with a finish that relies on light reflecting off those tiny flakes, so the thickness of your layers will directly change how dark or light the blue appears.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Deep Blue Pearl Metallic (check for code TJ), you need to shake the container for at least two full minutes to wake up those heavy metallic sediments. You can usually find your code on a silver sticker located on the driver's side door jamb, though on some older models, you might need to look at the firewall inside the engine compartment. Always test the color on the included card first to see how many coats you need to match your car's current level of fade. When applying, keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure the flakes lay down flat. Let the paint sit for the recommended drying time between light coats rather than trying to cover the damage in one heavy pass.