Audi Touch Up Paint: Paint Codes, Colours & Scratch Repair Guide

Audi touch up paint is designed for small areas of paint loss such as stone chips, scratches, door-edge damage and minor scuffs. The most important step is identifying the correct Audi paint code rather than choosing a colour that simply looks close.

This guide explains Audi paint codes, popular Audi colours, how to choose between a touch up pen, brush bottle and aerosol, and when primer or clear lacquer is required.

Why Audi Paint Codes Matter

Audi has produced many blacks, greys, whites, blues and reds that can look very similar on a screen. The exact paint code identifies the factory colour family and gives a much better starting point than a generic description such as “Audi grey” or “metallic black”.

Examples of well-known Audi colours include Ibis White, Mythos Black Metallic, Daytona Grey Pearl, Navarra Blue Metallic and Glacier White Metallic. These are different formulas and are not interchangeable.

How to Find Your Audi Paint Code

Audi colour information may be available on vehicle data labels, documentation or manufacturer records. Your registration can also help identify the vehicle and narrow down the correct paint information.

If the exact code cannot be confirmed from registration data alone, additional VIN or manufacturer information may be required. Read our paint code by registration guide for the full lookup process.

Popular Audi Paint Codes

• LY9C / T9 Ibis White – a familiar Audi solid white.
• LY9T Mythos Black Metallic – a popular metallic black.
• LZ7S Daytona Grey Pearl – a well-known Audi grey pearl finish.
• LZ5A Navarra Blue Metallic – a deep metallic blue.
• LS9R Glacier White Metallic – a metallic white finish.

Always confirm the code fitted to your own vehicle before ordering. Similar colour names, market codes and supplier references can vary.

Audi Touch Up Pen, Bottle or Aerosol?

See our complete touch up paint for cars guide for a full comparison.

How to Repair an Audi Stone Chip

1. Clean and dry the damaged area.
2. Degrease it to remove wax, silicone and polish.
3. Check whether colour, primer or bare metal is exposed.
4. Prime exposed substrate where required.
5. Shake or mix the Audi paint thoroughly.
6. Test the colour before working on the visible repair.
7. Build thin coats inside the chip.
8. Apply any required effect stage and clear lacquer.
9. Allow the repair to cure before sanding or polishing.

For detailed instructions, see how to repair stone chips on a car.

Do Audi Metallic and Pearl Colours Need Lacquer?

Many modern Audi metallic and pearl colours are basecoat systems designed to be finished with clear lacquer. The colour layer provides the pigment and effect; the clear coat supplies gloss and protection.

Some pearl or multi-stage finishes can require an additional effect layer. If your vehicle uses a true multi-stage colour, all required colour stages are needed to reproduce the intended appearance.

Why Can Correct Audi Paint Still Look Different?

Even with the correct code, a fresh repair can look slightly different because of metallic orientation, age and UV exposure, previous panel repairs, shade variants, coat thickness, clear-coat condition and lighting. This is why testing before application is important.

Audi Touch Up Paint FAQs

Can I find Audi touch up paint from my registration?

Your registration can help identify the vehicle and narrow down its colour information. Some vehicles may still need paint-code or VIN confirmation.

Is a touch up pen suitable for an Audi stone chip?

Yes. A pen is one of the easiest formats for small bonnet chips because it allows precise placement of paint.

Do I need primer?

Primer is generally needed when bare metal, plastic or another substrate is exposed. If the factory primer remains intact, extra primer may not be necessary.

Do I need clear lacquer?

Many Audi metallic and pearl basecoat systems require clear lacquer. Follow the instructions for the specific paint system supplied.

Can I match Audi paint from a photo?

No. Lighting, camera processing and screens make photographs unreliable for exact automotive colour identification.

Find the Correct Paint for Your Audi

Use the vehicle information and exact Audi colour code rather than choosing by eye. Then select the applicator that suits the damage: pen for precision, bottle for controlled local repairs and aerosol for broader prepared areas.

Related Audi & Touch Up Paint Guides

• Find Your Paint Code by Registration
• Complete Touch Up Paint for Cars Guide
• Stone Chip Repair Guide
• Pearl & 3-Stage Paint Guide