Audi R8 Touch Up Paint (87 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't just give us a color palette for the R8; they gave us an encyclopedia. With 55 recorded colors, they leaned heavily into the "50 shades of grey" aesthetic with Nardo Gray, Daytona Gray, and Suzuka Grey, but then they clearly had a wild weekend and threw in Samoa Orange Pearl and Vegas Yellow. Whether your R8 looks like a stealth fighter or a tropical fruit, they really went for it with the depth of these finishes.

What to Watch For

Because the R8 is a certified "low-flyer," your biggest enemy is road rash. That beautiful nose is a magnet for stone chips. You should also keep a close eye on the edges of the door handles and side blades; because of the aluminum and composite mix, the paint can occasionally show tiny bubbles if moisture gets brave. To find your specific color code, don't look at the doors-pop the front trunk (the "frunk") and peel back the carpet. You're looking for a white paper sticker with a four-digit code like LY9C or LX5H. If it's not there, check the inside cover of your service booklet.

Driveway Repair Tip

Audi paint is famously "tough," meaning the clear coat is quite hard. When you're using a touch-up pen on those deep stone chips, the secret is in the shake. Since so many R8 colors are pearls or metallics, you need to shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds to wake up the heavy metallic flakes sitting at the bottom. Instead of trying to fill a chip in one go, dab a tiny "raindrop" of paint into the center of the chip and let it spread itself out. It requires patience, but two thin layers will look much smoother than one thick glob that stands out like a sore thumb.