COLOR CODELG - WhiteHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Since your Excel has been on the road since the mid-eighties, this color represents the very beginning of the brand's history in North America. It is a utilitarian, honest shade that defined the entry-level car market of that era. It does not try to be flashy; it simply provides a clean, bright canvas that makes the boxy lines of your vintage hatchback stand out against the pavement. While it is a simple color, it demands your attention because white shows every speck of road grime and tar you pick up during a drive.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which is actually great news for your repair. Because there are no metallic flakes or pearl pigments inside, you do not have to worry about the color looking different from different angles. However, solid whites are notorious for highlighting surface imperfections. Any dust or lint that lands in the wet paint will stand out, so try to work in a clean garage or a patch of still shade. The biggest challenge you face is the age of the surrounding paint, which likely has yellowed slightly from decades of sun exposure compared to the fresh pigment in your hands.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai White (check for code LG), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy white pigments are fully mixed. You can usually find your paint code on a small metal ID plate bolted to the firewall inside the engine compartment or on the driver's side door jamb. Always test the color on the included card before touching the car to see how well it matches your weathered finish. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to avoid heavy build-up and allow for plenty of drying time between your light layers.