COLOR CODEZD6 - Pacific Blue MetallicHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your Accent or Veloster has been your daily driver for several years, you have noticed how this deep, ocean-inspired shade holds its own against the elements. It is a mature blue that gives the subcompact Accent a premium feel and highlights the lines of the Veloster without being as loud as a bright orange or yellow. While it does a great job of masking road grime between washes, the dark pigment makes every light-colored rock chip on your hood look like a tiny blemish that breaks up the flow of the car.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means its beauty comes from thousands of tiny silver flakes suspended in the blue base. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Pacific Blue Metallic (check for code ZD6), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. If you cut the shaking short, those metallic flakes stay at the bottom, and your repair will look like a flat blue instead of a sparkling match. Because of these flakes, you should avoid one thick, heavy layer. If the paint goes on too wet, the metallics will mottle or cluster into dark spots, ruining the uniform look of the finish.

Best Practices

You can confirm your color match by looking at the identification sticker on the driver's side door jamb, where the code is listed next to the word "PAINT." When you are ready to work in your garage or a patch of shade, the first step is to test the color on the included card to see how it looks once dry. When applying the paint, keep the container moving so the flakes distribute in a uniform way across the surface. Use multiple thin layers instead of one heavy coat, and give each layer enough drying time. This patience prevents the paint from sagging and ensures that the final result looks like it came from the factory.