COLOR CODELK5N/U1 - Thunder Blue MetallicVolkswagen Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is the automotive equivalent of a brewing storm. While it appeared on a few different models, it really defined the early years of the EOS. On a convertible, a color needs to look as good under the sun as it does under streetlights, and this deep, moody blue delivers. It carries a heavy gray undertone that makes the car look sophisticated rather than flashy. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, it does a decent job of hiding road grime between washes, but it truly shines when it is clean enough to catch the light.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means your repair success depends entirely on how you handle the flakes. Those tiny bits of metal provide the signature depth, but they can be temperamental. If you apply the paint too heavily, the flakes will sink and bunch up, creating dark spots or "mottling" that looks like bruising on the panel. To get that factory shimmer, you need the flakes to lay flat and uniform so the light bounces off the surface evenly across the repair.

Best Practices

You will usually find your paint code on a white paper sticker located in the spare tire well or on the floor of the trunk. Before you use your Volkswagen Thunder Blue Metallic (verify you have code LK5N/U1), shake the container for at least a full minute to properly suspend the metallic particles. Test the color on the included card to ensure the match is right for your car's current age. When you move to the repair, work in your garage or the shade to keep the metal cool. Apply the paint in thin, light layers and keep the container moving to prevent the finish from looking splotchy. Give each layer plenty of drying time before adding the next one.