This color is compatible with the following Kias:

MODELS: Optima, Spectra

YEARS: 2001, 2002

To determine if Iron Gray Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is V5.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

V5 - Iron Gray Metallic

The Look

Your Optima or Spectra comes from a time when Kia focused on building a reputation for reliability, and this color reflects that sensible mindset. Iron Gray Metallic is an industrial, no-nonsense shade that looks professional without being high-maintenance. Since your car has been on the road for over twenty years, this paint has served as a durable shield. It still does a great job of hiding the dust and grime of daily driving.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, meaning the paint contains tiny flakes that provide depth. Because this is an older metallic formula, those particles tend to settle or clump if they are not handled with care. If the flakes do not land in a flat layer during your repair, the finish can look blotchy or striped. This issue, known as mottling, happens when the metallic bits bunch together. Success depends on how you manage the suspension of these flakes before they hit the surface of your Kia.

Best Practices

Look for the manufacturer sticker inside the driver's side door jamb to confirm your details. Before you apply Kia Iron Gray Metallic (check for code V5), you must shake your container hard for at least two full minutes to ensure the metallic flakes are mixed well. Test the color on the included card to verify the match against your aged finish. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Work in the shade or a cool garage to allow for a consistent drying time between your layers.

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How to Find Your Kia's Color Code

Kia codes are easy to find as they are always on the drivers door jamb. Typical format: B3. Example mapping: B3 Mica Blue Metallic Clearcoat. Same Color Code, Different Name: Kia, like all manufacturers, uses the exact same color across many models and then will have a different color name for each model. This is why the color code is so important to order the correct paint. For example, B3, above we call Mica Blue Metallic Clearcoat. It could also be called Blue Clearcoat, Light Mist Clearcoat, etc.

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