COLOR CODERN-930866 - GoldHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color captures a very specific moment in the life of the 2013 Elantra. Often marketed as a bronze or a warm champagne, this finish is a far cry from the loud, gaudy golds of the nineties. It is a sophisticated, earthy tone that was designed to make a compact car feel more premium. Since your car has likely been on the road for over a decade, you might notice that the original finish has softened under the sun. This gold is excellent at hiding road dust and light pollen, but it relies entirely on its metallic depth to look its best.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that reflect light at different angles. Metallic paints are notoriously temperamental compared to solid colors because those flakes are heavy and love to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not keep the flakes suspended, the color will look darker in some spots and lighter in others, a problem known as mottling. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Gold (check for code RN-930866), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This ensures the metallic particles are evenly distributed so the repair matches the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on the manufacturing sticker located on the driver's side door jamb; it is usually printed next to the word "PAINT." Once you have confirmed the code, find a spot in your garage or the shade to begin. Never work in direct sunlight, as the heat will mess with the drying time and cause the paint to clump. Test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes lay down before you touch the car. When applying the paint, keep the container moving to avoid heavy buildup in one spot. If you are using a pen or brush, use light, thin layers rather than one thick glob. This allows the finish to dry evenly and prevents the gold from looking muddy.