COLOR CODEY7S - Platinum SilverHyundai Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the peak of the fluidic design era that defined the Azera and the tech-focused Sonata Hybrid. It is a crisp, high-sheen silver that provides a more premium feel than the flatter greys found on entry-level models. Since your vehicle has likely been on the road for nearly a decade, the original finish has probably weathered a fair amount of highway debris. This color is excellent at hiding fine dust and road salt, but the bright metallic nature means that deep scratches will catch the light and stand out if they aren't filled correctly.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on thousands of microscopic flakes to create that signature platinum shimmer. Metallic paints are sensitive to how they are applied. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the flakes will clump together and create dark, blotchy patches known as mottling. If you apply it too thin, the repair will look like a dull grey smudge that lacks the life of the surrounding panels. Achieving a match is all about ensuring those flakes lay flat and even across the surface.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Hyundai Platinum Silver (check for code Y7S), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to properly suspend the metallic flakes. You can find your paint code on the silver or black identification plate located on the driver's side door jamb. Always test the color on the included card to ensure the shade aligns with your car's current condition. When you begin, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Work in your garage or a patch of shade, and allow for plenty of drying time between light layers to build up the depth.