COLOR CODESW - Super White MetallicHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

If you are working on an original Excel, Pony Excel, or one of the first Sonatas to hit the road, you are dealing with the color that helped launch the brand in North America. This is a bright, high-visibility shade that lacks the muted cream tones often found on European cars from the same era. It gives your car a crisp, geometric look that highlights the sharp lines of its eighties design. Since your vehicle has likely been through decades of daily driving, you probably notice that this white is a magnet for orange iron specks and road tar. It requires a perfectly clean surface because the brightness will highlight every single piece of grit you leave behind.

Technical Details

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Super White Metallic (check for code SW), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. While the name suggests a shimmering finish, the metallic flake in this era was exceptionally fine, often giving it the appearance of a solid color once it dries. This is actually a benefit for you because it provides excellent coverage and hides small surface imperfections better than a deep pearl would. However, the heavy white pigments tend to settle at the bottom of the container quickly. If you do not mix it thoroughly, the repair might look slightly translucent or thin rather than the bold, opaque white it is supposed to be.

Best Practices

On these vintage models, you can usually find your paint code on a metal plate riveted to the center of the firewall or the passenger side strut tower inside the engine compartment. Because old white paint can yellow or fade after thirty years in the sun, you must test the color on the included card to see how well it matches your current finish. When you start your repair, keep the container moving to ensure the paint lays down flat and doesn't build up too thick in one spot. Work in your garage or a patch of deep shade to prevent the sun from shortening your drying time. Once the color is on, let it sit until it is completely firm before you consider applying any wax or protection.