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 Picanto?

On all Picanto 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 without needing the sticker.

Does Chipex cover all Kia Picanto generations?

Yes - we cover every UK-market Picanto from the Mk1 (2004) through to the current Mk3. Use the year filter above to find colours for your specific generation.

My Picanto has a two-tone roof - which code do I use?

Use the code for your main body colour from the door jamb sticker. If your Picanto has a contrasting roof, that shade has a separate code - enter your registration to identify both accurately.

Can I repair a car park scuff on my Picanto at home?

Yes - the Chipex Lite kit is ideal for small parking scuffs. Very light surface scuffs in the clear coat may polish out without touch up paint - test with the fingernail test before ordering.

Kia PICANTO 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 Picanto

The Kia Picanto is Kia’s city car and entry-level model in the UK, produced since 2004 and now in its third generation. Available as a three-door and five-door hatchback with small-capacity petrol engines, the Picanto is popular as a first car, urban runabout, and low-cost daily driver. Kia’s strong reliability reputation and seven-year warranty have made the Picanto a trusted choice in the supermini segment.

As an urban city car, the Picanto sees parking damage and minor contact scuffs regularly. Chipex stocks colour-matched touch up paint for every UK-market Picanto shade across all three generations.

Kia Picanto Generations and Paint Code Location

The Kia Picanto has run across three main generations:

Mk1 (2004–2011) · Mk2 (2011–2017) · Mk3 (2017–present)

Your Kia Picanto paint code is a three-character alphanumeric code. On all Picanto 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 identification details.

Some Picanto colours are also identified by a descriptive name on the sticker (e.g. ‘Clear White’, ‘Aurora Black Pearl’). Either the code or entering your registration at the top of this page will identify your colour accurately.

Common Kia Picanto Paint Issues

Parking scuffs and rear bumper contact damage are the most frequent issues – the Picanto’s compact dimensions and urban use make minor contact in car parks and tight streets a common occurrence. Clear White (UD) is the most popular Picanto colour and a solid finish – the most forgiving to repair.

Aurora Black Pearl (ABP) is a popular metallic black requiring thin-coat application. Silky Silver (KLG) is a common metallic shade across Mk2 and Mk3 models requiring 2–3 thin coats. Horizon Blue (AB7) and Chilli Red (PR2) are vivid solid shades on the Mk3 that repair predictably.

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Kia PICANTO Touch Up Paint

Choose from the range of colour swatches below.

ADVENTUROUS GREEN

ALICE BLUE

AMARELO MOSTARDA, HONEY BEE

ASTRO GRAY, ASTRO GREY

ATLANTIC BLUE, DAZZLING BLUE

AURORA BLACK, PRETO AURORA

AZUL ACINZENTADO, SMOKE BLUE, SMOKEY BLUE

BLAZE RED, SIGNAL RED, VERMELHO ALERTA

BLUE DIAMOND

BRANCO CLARO, CLEAR WHITE

BRANCO NEVE, SNOW WHITE

BRIGHT SILVER

BRIGHT SILVER

CAFFE MOCHA

CELESTRIAL BLUE

CHERRY PINK

CLEAR WHITE, COSMIC WHITE

COBALT BLUE

COBALT BLUE

COOL BLUE

DESERT SAND, MILKY BEIGE

FRESH YELLOW

GALAXY BLACK

LEMON GRASS

LEMON YELLOW

LIME

LIME LIGHT, LIME YELLOW

LIQUID SILVER

MINERAL GRAY, TITANIUM SILVER

ORANGE

POP ORANGE

PRATA, PRATA BRILHANTE, SPARKLING SILVER

SAMBA GREEN

SCARLET RED

SHINY RED

SODA ORANGE

SPORTY BLUE

YACHT BLUE

YELLOW