COLOR CODEAG - Medium Gray MetallicHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This gray defined the early years of the Hyundai Excel as it first arrived on North American roads. It is a workhorse color that was designed to look professional and hide the road grime of a daily commute. Since your car has likely spent nearly four decades facing the elements, you should expect the original finish to have shifted slightly from its factory tone. This shade is a classic mid-tone that provides a clean, mechanical aesthetic without the high maintenance of a darker charcoal or the starkness of a plain silver.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny suspended flakes to give the paint its depth and character. The biggest challenge with this type of paint is mottling. If the metallic particles are not distributed evenly, they can bunch together and create dark spots or tiger stripes that ruin the look of the panel. This happens most often when the paint is applied too heavily or if the container is not mixed well enough to keep the flakes afloat in the liquid.

Best Practices

To find your identification plate, look on the driver's side door jamb or check the center of the firewall under the hood. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Medium Gray Metallic (check for code AG), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This hard shake is the only way to ensure the metallic flakes don't stay settled at the bottom. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes settle before you move to the actual repair. When you begin, keep the container moving to ensure an even distribution of color. It is better to apply three thin layers than one thick one, so give the paint plenty of drying time between each pass to keep the finish crisp.