Audi Cosmos Silver Metallic (LK5Y) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is 1982 in a bottle. It is the height of German executive style from a time when Audi began its climb to the top. It's a clean, technical silver that defined the early aero-look sedans and coupes. It doesn't shout. It's professional. It's calculated. On the road, it's a master of disguise. It hides dust and light road salt better than almost any other shade from the era. It's a practical choice for a driver's car.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish. It's packed with fine silver flakes that give the car its depth. Metallics are temperamental. If you apply it too heavy, the flakes will swim and bunch up. This creates dark spots or "tiger stripes" across the panel. If you apply it too thin, it looks dry and dull. Balance is everything here. Because it's a 1982 vintage, the pigments are straightforward but the flake density is high.

Best Practices

Pop the trunk. You'll find the factory sticker near the spare tire well or on the floor under the carpet. Before you spray or dab Audi Cosmos Silver Metallic (check for code LK5Y), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Those metal flakes are heavy. They settle at the bottom of the container. If you don't mix them, your repair will look like flat grey mud. Keep the container moving at all times. Test the color on the included card before touching the car. Work in the garage or the shade. If the metal is hot, the paint dries too fast and the flakes won't lay flat. Light, even layers are the only way to win. Watch your drying time. Patience prevents blotchiness.