COLOR CODEBCP - BlackKia Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade is the reason the Telluride looked so imposing when it first hit the streets. It is more than a standard dark finish; it carries a hidden depth that reflects the rugged yet premium identity Kia built for its flagship SUV. While it appears as a deep, ink-like void in the shade, the direct sun brings out a subtle metallic character that gives the body lines a heavy, metallic weight. If your vehicle has been through a few winters, you have likely noticed that this color shows every speck of road salt and fine scratch, making a clean touch-up essential for keeping that showroom presence.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the paint is packed with tiny flakes that must lay down flat to catch the light correctly. The biggest challenge you face is mottling. If the paint goes on too heavy or unevenly, those flakes clump together and create dark streaks or "tiger stripes" that look like shadows on the panel. Because this color relies on that specific metallic alignment, you want to focus on thin, controlled layers. A solid black is easy to hide, but this specific blend requires a bit more finesse to ensure the repair does not look like a dull patch against the rest of your door or hood.

Best Practices

You will find your factory identification on the silver or black plate located inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you apply Kia Black (check for code BCP), you must shake the container for at least one full minute to get those settled metallic particles back into the mix. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current level of paint fade. When you begin the repair, keep the container moving across the surface to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Give the area plenty of drying time between your layers to prevent the fresh paint from dragging or sagging. Working in a cool garage or the shade will prevent the finish from drying too fast, which helps the flakes settle naturally for a better match.