Volkswagen Harvest Moon Beige (LB1M/V1) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Beetle or Beetle Convertible was designed to be a modern tribute to a classic icon, and this color is the soul of that retro-modern aesthetic. It is a warm, buttery cream that feels more like a 1960s vintage relic than a piece of 2000s machinery. Because your car has likely spent the better part of two decades on the road, the original finish has probably matured and lightened slightly under the sun. This shade provides a soft, friendly character that makes the rounded fenders pop, but it also demands a clean surface because it doesn't have any shimmer to distract from the details.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearlescent particles hidden in the mix. While this makes the repair process more straightforward because you do not have to worry about the "mottling" or tiger stripes that often ruin silver cars, a solid beige is an incredibly honest color. It will not hide your mistakes. Without any sparkle to mask the texture, your application needs to be smooth and level. If the paint is applied too heavily in one spot, the difference in thickness will be visible as a slight shadow, so focus on thin, consistent layers.

Best Practices

You can usually find your confirmation sticker tucked away in the trunk, often glued to the floor of the spare tire well or the side panel. Before you spray or dab Volkswagen Harvest Moon Beige (check for code LB1M/V1), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the heavy pigments are fully blended. Test the color on the included card to see how well it matches your car's current state. Work in your garage or the shade to keep the surface cool, and always keep the container moving to prevent the paint from building up too quickly in one area. Pay close attention to the drying time between coats so the finish has a chance to settle and bond properly before you apply the final clear protectant.