1997 Hyundai Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The 1997 Hyundai Vibe

1997 was a pivotal year for the Korean underdog. While the rest of the world was busy arguing over the ending of Titanic, Hyundai was busy trying to convince us that the curvy new Tiburon-the "shark"-was a legitimate sports car. Whether you were rocking the scrappy Accent-Brio, a sensible Elantra, or the executive-lite Sonata, the 1997 lineup was all about organic curves and bold statements. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this era: the fierce Crimson Red (PPG 922749), the deep Ebony Black, and the ever-present Noble White. These were the colors that defined the late-90s Hyundai glow-up.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1997, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat system, but the chemistry hadn't quite mastered the art of staying together forever. If your Elantra or Sonata has spent its life under the sun, you're likely dealing with "delamination"-that's a fancy word for your clear coat flaking off like a bad sunburn. Once the clear starts to lift, especially on those Crimson Red hoods, the pigment underneath is defenseless. It doesn't just fade; it starts to look like a map of a disappearing continent.

Restoration Tip

The secret to keeping a 1997 finish alive is containment. This era of paint is prone to "edge lifting"-where a tiny rock chip acts as a gateway for moisture and air to get under the clear coat and start peeling it away in sheets. My advice? Seal your chips immediately. Don't wait for a weekend that never comes. If you see a breach in the clear, dab it with a touch-up pen to lock the edges down. It's the difference between a small spot-fix and having to repaint the entire roof three months from now.