Volkswagen Glacier White Pearl Tricoat (LS9R/2Y) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not your average refrigerator white. While a standard solid white can look flat and utilitarian, this finish was a premium choice for the Beetle and CC, adding a sophisticated glow that follows the body lines. Because it has that pearl depth, it is much more forgiving than a basic white when it comes to hiding light road dust or water spots. On a GLI or a Polo, it gives the car a heavy, high-end presence that stays crisp even as the car ages.

Technical Details

The tricoat designation tells you exactly why this color looks so deep. You are not just applying one layer of color; you are building a sandwich. You have a solid ground coat followed by a translucent pearl mid-coat. This is where most people run into trouble. If you apply too many layers of the pearl, the white will start to look cream-colored or even slightly yellow compared to the rest of the car. It is a balancing act between getting enough flake to match the shimmer and keeping the white bright.

Best Practices

You can find your paint code on a white sticker inside the trunk, usually tucked away in the spare tire well or printed on the first page of your service book. Before you spray or dab Volkswagen Glacier White Pearl Tricoat (check for code LS9R/2Y), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds to wake up those pearl flakes. Test the color on the included card first. This is your chance to count how many passes of the pearl coat you need to match your specific panel. Work in your garage or a patch of shade to avoid the metal getting too hot, and always keep the container moving to prevent the pearl from pooling in one spot. Give each layer enough drying time before moving to the next step.