Kia Rio Touch Up Paint (68 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Kia didn't just dip the Rio in paint; they threw the entire crayon box at it. With 67 recorded colors over the years, they really went for it. Whether you are rocking the eye-popping Digital Yellow, the sophisticated Emerald Green Metallic, or the sporty Signal Red Pearl, your Rio was designed to punch above its weight class in the looks department. It's a bold lineup for a subcompact, and it means your car has a lot more personality than the standard "commuter appliance."

What to Watch For

Here is the honest truth from the driveway: Kia's factory finish is applied quite "efficiently," which is a nice way of saying it can be a bit thin. You will likely notice rock chips gathering on the hood like teenagers at a mall. Also, keep a close eye on the plastic parts-the door handles and side mirrors are notorious for the clear coat starting to flake off prematurely. To make sure you get the right fix, open your driver's side door and look at the black manufacturing sticker on the jamb (the B-pillar). Your paint code is a simple 2 or 3-character ID (like BEG or 6Y) usually located right next to the word "PAINT."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since the Rio lineup is packed with metallics and pearls, your biggest hurdle is "the settle." Those tiny metallic flakes love to sink to the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full minute-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When you're filling in a chip, don't try to fill the whole hole in one go. Apply a tiny drop, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. Thin layers stay where you put them; thick blobs tend to go on a journey down your door panel. Patience is your best tool here!