COLOR CODE7Y - Gold Beige MetallicKia Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color was a staple for Kia during the early 2000s, dressing up the first-generation Sorento and the Optima with a look that was more upscale than the price tag suggested. It functions as a warm, champagne-toned silver that is incredibly practical for a daily driver because it hides road dust and light grime better than almost any other shade. While it was common on the Magentis and Megentis as well, the age of these vehicles means you are likely dealing with some paint fade, so the way you blend the repair will be the difference between a hidden fix and a visible spot.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it contains tiny flakes designed to reflect light at different angles. Metallic paints are pickier than solid colors because those flakes need to be distributed evenly across the surface. If you apply the paint too thick or too fast, the flakes will bunch together or sink, creating dark, muddy shadows known as mottling. This is why a light touch is mandatory. You want the flakes to lay flat and uniform so they catch the sun just like the original factory finish.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the identification plate located inside the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Kia Gold Beige Metallic (check for code 7Y), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the metallic flakes are fully suspended. Always test the color on the included card to see how it looks once it dries. When applying, keep the container moving at all times to prevent the paint from pooling. Use several thin layers rather than one heavy one, and give the surface plenty of drying time between each pass to prevent runs.