This color is compatible with the following Hyundais:

MODELS: Pony Excel, Sonata, All Models

YEARS: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

To determine if Sand Beige Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is QG.

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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.

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QG - Sand Beige Metallic

The Look

This color is a functional relic from the era when Hyundai first began making its mark on the global stage. If you own a Pony Excel or an early Sonata, you know this shade is the definition of late eighties utility. It is an honest, earthy tone that does a fantastic job of hiding road grime and dust, which is lucky since your car has likely seen many miles over the last three decades. While it might look like a simple tan from across a parking lot, it has a subtle depth that keeps the slab-sided body panels of that era looking interesting when the sun hits them directly.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which means it relies on tiny flakes to catch the light and provide that vintage shimmer. Because the metallic pigment is heavier than the base tint, those flakes like to sink to the bottom of the container while it sits on your shelf. If you do not mix them thoroughly, the color will look like a flat, muddy brown instead of a crisp beige. You also need to be careful about mottling, where the metal flakes cluster together and create dark spots or tiger stripes. This usually happens if the paint is applied too thick, allowing the flakes to swim around and clump together before the drying time is complete.

Best Practices

Finding your paint code on these vintage models can be a bit of a hunt, but you will typically find the metal identification plate riveted to the center of the firewall or the strut tower inside the engine compartment. Before you spray or dab Hyundai Sand Beige Metallic (check for code QG), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the metallic particles are fully suspended. Work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast. Always test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes lay down before you touch the car. Whether you are using a nozzle or a brush, keep the container moving to ensure the finish remains consistent and the metallic spread stays even across the repair area.

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How to Find Your Hyundai's Color Code

Hyundai paint codes are normally on the drivers door jamb; some models hide the color code in the engine compartment. Typical format: 3E which corresponds to: Blue Onyx Metallic Clearcoat. Some later Hyundais use a three character code. A paint can be S3; this is actually the same as S3B. Same color code, different name: the same paint may be used across models, e.g., 3E as Blue Onyx Metallic Clearcoat, Blue Clearcoat, or Ocean Blue Clearcoat.

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