COLOR CODE9H - Black Cherry PearlKia Touch-Up Paint

The Look

Your Kia isn't just painted a simple black. Whether it is on your Sportage, Soul, Rondo, or Seltos, this color acts like a chameleon. In the shade or under a cloudy sky, it looks like a deep, standard black. The moment you pull into direct sunlight, the hidden dark maroon and red undertones wake up. This finish gives your car a sophisticated, custom appearance that standard flat blacks can't touch. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for a few years, you might notice the original finish has a deep "ink" quality that requires some care to replicate.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish, not a solid. That means there are tiny particles suspended in the black base that catch the light. This is the main reason why a simple black marker or generic touch-up won't work. If you don't get the pearl distribution right, the repair will look like a flat, muddy patch. Because the base is so dark, any unevenness in the flake will cause mottling, which looks like dark and light stripes across the repair area. It is all about getting those red particles to sit evenly across the surface so they shimmer at the same frequency as the rest of the panel.

Best Practices

You can find your color information on the manufacturing sticker located on the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Kia Black Cherry Pearl (check for code 9H), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is the most important step because the red pearls are heavier than the black pigment and will settle at the bottom of the container. Test the color on the included card to ensure the red shimmer is visible before moving to the car. Apply the paint in thin, light layers and keep the container moving to prevent the pearls from clumping in one spot. Give it plenty of drying time between applications to build the depth needed for a proper match.