COLOR CODEV6S/V7S/VS/V8S - Polished Metal MetallicHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This isn't just another boring silver; it is a heavy, industrial grey that gave the Elantra a mature edge and made the Genesis look like it belonged in an executive parking lot. It was a flagship shade for Hyundai's transition into more premium territory, used to highlight the sharp body lines of the Equus and Azera. Since your car has likely been on the road for several years, you have probably noticed that this color is a champion at masking light road grime and dust. It provides a professional, "liquid metal" finish that looks sophisticated without screaming for attention.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it is packed with fine aluminum flakes designed to catch and reflect light. The challenge with this type of paint is mottling, or the tendency for the flakes to bunch up and create dark, cloudy spots. If you apply the paint too heavily in one go, those metal particles sink into the wet finish and look uneven. You need the flakes to lay flat and uniform across the surface so the repair matches the factory depth of the surrounding panels.

Best Practices

Your paint code is located on the driver's side door jamb, usually on a black sticker near the latch. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Polished Metal Metallic (check for code V6S/V7S/VS/V8S), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those metal particles settle quickly at the bottom, and if they aren't fully suspended, your repair will look like a flat, dull grey instead of a metallic match. Test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes are laying down. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to keep the car's surface cool, and apply thin layers to avoid drowning the metallic flake. Give each layer a few minutes of drying time before adding the next.