Audi A4 Touch Up Paint (148 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi has never been a "one-and-done" kind of company. With a staggering 110 recorded colors for the A4, they've given us everything from the executive "I'm late for a board meeting" Dolphin Gray Metallic to the "I definitely take the long way home" Brilliant Yellow. Whether your A4 is sporting a classic Brilliant Black or something a bit more adventurous like Pelican Blue Metallic or Jasper Green, Audi really went for it. They've essentially mastered the art of "50 Shades of Grey" (shoutout to Monsoon, Manhattan, and Terra Grey), but they always leave room for a few wildcards like Turbo Blue to keep things spicy.

What to Watch For

First things first: we need to find your "Birth Certificate" (the paint code). Audi likes to turn this into a bit of an Easter Egg hunt. Head to the trunk, lift up the carpet, and look around the spare tire well. You're looking for a white paper sticker with a four-character code (usually starting with 'L', like LY9B). If it's not there, check the first page of your service maintenance booklet.

As for the paint itself, Audi is famous for having a "hard" factory clear coat. While that's great for durability, it makes the paint a bit brittle. This is why you'll often see those sharp, white-rimmed stone chips on the leading edge of the hood and the front bumper. You might also notice some tiny bubbles or flaking starting around the wheel arches. Don't panic-catching these early with a touch-up kit is exactly why you're here.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Audi colors (like Phantom Black Pearl or Glacier White Tri-coat) rely on metallic flakes and pearls to get that signature glow, your biggest secret weapon is agitation. Shake that touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds-and I mean "maraca player in a high-energy band" shaking-to wake up those settled sparkles.

When you're filling in those hood chips, patience beats volume every time. Use the tip of your applicator to drop a tiny bead of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's much better to apply two thin layers than to create one giant "paint mountain" that takes forever to dry. If you're working with a pearl or metallic, this layering technique helps the "shimmer" sit correctly so it catches the light just like the rest of the car.