Can I touch up my Kia car paint myself?

Absolutely, our colour matched Kia touch up paint kits are designed for DIY use. They offer a beginner-friendly solution that delivers professional level results from the comfort of your driveway. There’s no need to worry about an expensive garage bill with Chipex™ UK. Instead, our kits include everything you need to carry out a high-quality paint repair, including detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Will I need to add primer before using Kia touch up paint from Chipex™ UK?

No, you won’t usually need to use primer before applying Chipex™ UK touch up paint. This is because our formula is all-in-one. It will provide excellent coverage on a wide variety of scuffs, scratches, scrapes, chips, and areas of road rash. However, if our Kia has suffered damage that penetrates through to the substrate, we do recommend a coat of primer before using touch up paint. This will ensure the paint adheres fully for long-lasting results

Is clear coat required after applying Kia touch up paint?

Just as our products reduce the need for primer, you won’t require clear coat after using our Kia touch up paint. The Chipex™ UK paint formula includes a patented lacquer, which offers durable protection against rust, corrosion, and further chips or scratches.

What is the best temperature condition for applying touch up paint to my Kia?

To get the best results from your Kia paint repair, we recommend carrying out the application in an area where the temperature is above 0℃. In sub-zero temperatures, you may find that the cold reduces how quickly and effectively your Chipex™ paint dries.

Is it possible to buff out car paint scratches?

Depending on the level of damage, you may be able to buff away light scuffs using our high-quality scratch remover. For deeper marks, however, the best repair solution is to use colour-matched touch up paint. When you order a paint repair kit from Chipex™ UK, we’ll provide everything you need to get rid of scuffs, scratches, road rash, and chips, restoring your Kia’s bodywork to pristine condition.

Will touch up paint be noticeable?

If your touch up paint doesn’t match your vehicle’s original paint colour exactly, your repair might be noticeable. This is why it’s so important to find a precise colour match. When you order car touch up paint from Chipex™ UK, you can have peace of mind that we’ll custom mix your paint kit batch to accurately reflect your vehicle's OEM paint colour. We do this by using your car paint code, which can be found inside your vehicle. You can also select your make and model or enter your registration details to our search tool to identify your paint code. Application technique is also vital for a seamless paint repair. Without proper blending, your repaired area may be obvious. Our kits include a highly effective blending solution that allows your touch up paint to fade into the surrounding colour, creating flawless coverage.

What happens if I make a mistake when applying Kia touch up paint?

Touch up paint kits from Chipex™ UK are suitable for all experience levels. We’ve intentionally created vehicle repair paint that is easy to use and we include comprehensive step-by-step instructions with every kit. As well as being easy to apply, our paint is simple to rectify if you make a mistake. If you apply paint in the wrong location or spot smears and smudges, use the blending solution and paint removal cloth to clean away the excess before it dries. You can then start the application process again.

Where is the paint code on a Kia Ceed?

On all Ceed generations, the sticker is inside the driver's door jamb. The code is three characters. Enter your registration at the top of this page for an instant match.

Does Chipex cover the Kia ProCeed and Ceed Sportswagon?

Yes - the ProCeed and Ceed Sportswagon use the same paint code system as the standard hatchback. Enter your registration for an accurate match to your specific variant.

Does Chipex cover all Kia Ceed generations?

Yes - we cover every UK-market Ceed from the Mk1 (2006) through to the current Mk3. Use the year filter above to find colours for your specific generation.

My Ceed has Snow White Pearl - is that harder to repair than standard white?

Pearl finishes require slightly more care than solid white - apply in 1–2 thin coats and use the blending solution to feather the edges. Chipex formulates Snow White Pearl to match the OEM pearl specification exactly.

Kia CEED Touch Up Paint

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REPAIRING YOUR PAINTWORK IS EASY

It is really easy to repair your paintwork. Just click on your colour from the options above and order from us today. We’ll send you everything you need to repair your paintwork along with clear instructions on how to achieve a perfect finish.

About the Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is Kia’s compact family hatchback built specifically for the European market and one of Kia’s most popular models in the UK, produced since 2006 and now in its third generation. Available as a five-door hatchback, estate (Sportswagon), and shooting brake (ProCeed), the Ceed is a practical everyday car backed by Kia’s seven-year warranty and widely used by families and private buyers across the UK.

Chipex stocks colour-matched touch up paint for every UK-market Ceed shade across all three generations, including the ProCeed and Ceed Sportswagon variants.

Kia Ceed Generations and Paint Code Location

The Kia Ceed has run across three main generations:

Mk1 (2006–2012) · Mk2 (2012–2018) · Mk3 (2018–present)

Your Kia Ceed paint code is a three-character alphanumeric code. On all Ceed generations, the paint code sticker is inside the driver’s door jamb – open the door and look for the white label on the door pillar or sill. The code is clearly listed alongside other vehicle data.

Entering your registration at the top of this page is the most reliable and quickest method for Ceed colour identification across all generations.

Common Kia Ceed Paint Issues

Stone chips on the bonnet and front bumper are the most frequent damage type on the Ceed – particularly on Mk3 models used as daily commuters. Snow White Pearl (SWP) is the most popular Ceed colour on the Chipex platform and a pearlescent solid finish requiring 1–2 thin coats.

Steel Grey (KLG) and Aurora Black Pearl (ABP) are popular Mk3 metallic shades. Both require 2–3 thin coats. Runway Red (CR5) is a vivid red available on the ProCeed GT-Line and a solid finish that blends predictably.

Not sure which kit is right for your damage? Read our guide on choosing the right Chipex kit

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Choose from the range of colour swatches below.

ABYSS BLUE

ALUMINIUM SILVER

BLUE FLAME

BRANCO CASA, CARRARA WHITE, CASA WHITE

BRANCO LUXO, DELUXE WHITE, FUSION WHITE

BRONZE METAL

BYTE BLUE

CINZA PENTA, DARK PENTA METAL

CLYDE BLUE

COPPER STONE

COSMOS BLUE

DAKAR YELLOW 2

DARK GUN METAL

DARK PEGASOS SILVER, DARK PEGASUS SILVER

EXPERIENCE GREEN, VERDE AVENTURA

HIKE GREEN

INFRA RED 2

INFRARED, TRUE RED, VERMELHO INFRA

KOMPASS BLUE

LUNAR SILVER, PRATA LUNAR

MACHINE SILVER

MACHINED BRONZE

MARS RED

MATRIX BROWN

OIL BLUE

ORANGE FUSION

PEWTER BEIGE

PHANTOM BLACK, PRETO PEROLA, ZILINA BLACK

PHOENIX GREY

PISTON GREY

PLANET BLUE, STEEL BLUE

PLATINUM GRAPHITE

PRATA, PRATA BRILHANTE, SPARKLING SILVER

SAND TRACK

SILENT SILVER

SIRIUS SILVER

SO RED

SPACE BLUE

SPLASH LEMON

TECHNO ORANGE

TRAK RED, TREK RED

URBAN GREEN

URBAN YELLOW, YELLOW FLAME

YUKA STEEL GREY