COLOR CODESW2 - Elite White TricoatHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Veloster isn't wearing just any white; it's wearing a finish that defined the "Turbo" era of the mid-2010s. This color was a premium upgrade for a reason. While a standard white looks like a kitchen appliance, this version has a crisp, bright depth that catches the sun and highlights the aggressive body lines of your car. It gives the car a high-end feel, but because it is so bright, it will highlight every speck of road tar or iron fallout that hits your panels. Keeping it clean is a full-time job, but the way it glows in the evening light makes the effort worth it.

Technical Details

This is a complex Tricoat finish, which means it relies on layers of different paint types rather than a single bottle of color. Underneath the clear layer, you have a solid white base and a semi-transparent mid-coat filled with pearl flakes. This creates a specific challenge: if you apply too many layers of the pearl mid-coat, the repair will start to look yellow or darker than the surrounding panel. You are looking for a balance where the shimmer matches without changing the underlying white. Since your car has likely spent years in the sun, the original finish might have shifted slightly, so matching the depth is more important than the thickness of the paint.

Best Practices

Open your driver's door and look at the black or silver identification sticker on the jamb; that is where you will confirm your paint information. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Elite White Tricoat (check for code SW2), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a non-negotiable step because the pearl flakes in a tricoat settle at the bottom of the container quickly. Test the color on the included card first to see how many layers of the pearl coat you need to reach the right shade. When you move to the car, work in the shade or a cool garage. Keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling, and allow plenty of drying time between each thin layer to ensure the finish stays crisp and bright.