Audi Shiraz Red Pearl (LY4S/3A) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This isn't your neighbor's fire-engine red. It is moody. Deep. Sophisticated. Most of the time, it looks like a glass of expensive Cabernet sitting in a dark room. On an A5 or A3, it brings a weight and class that bright colors lack. In the shade, it can pass for black or a very dark chocolate. When the sun hits it, the red reveals itself. It is a grown-up color for a grown-up car.

Technical Details

This is a pearl finish. That means it relies on tiny mica flakes to catch the light. It is a two-stage process. You apply the color, then you must top it with a clear coat to get that depth. Because it is so dark, it hides minor surface dust well, but it is prone to mottling. If you don't apply it evenly, you will see "tiger stripes" or dark spots where the pearl bunched up. It is a game of layers.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Audi Shiraz Red Pearl (check for code LY4S/3A), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Long, hard shaking. Those pearl flakes settle at the bottom of the container and they don't like to move. If you skip this, your repair will look flat and dull. Test the color on the included card first. Check the match in direct sunlight, not under garage lights. You will find your paint code on a white paper sticker located in the spare tire well or the trunk floor. When applying, keep the container moving. Use light, thin coats. Give it plenty of drying time between passes. Heavy coats will ruin the pearl effect and make the repair look too dark.