Kia paint code R1
Azalea Red Metallic, also listed as Radiant Red Metallic.
- Code
R1- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1998–2009 across Kia
- Models
- 4
- Screen colour
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Kia models with paint code R1
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Carens | 1999–2000 | Azalea Red Metallic |
| Kia Optima | 1998–2000 ? | Azalea Red Metallic |
| Kia Spectra | 1998–2000 ? | Azalea Red Metallic |
| Kia Topic | 1998–2000 ? | Azalea Red Metallic |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Kia Cerato (built 2003–present)
- Kia Sorento (built 2002–present)
Where to find code R1 on your Kia
Label on the driver's door jamb. Two or three characters, for example UD (Clear White), ABP (Aurora Black Pearl), KDG.
Touch-up paint for Azalea Red Metallic
Ask for Kia R1 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.