Volkswagen Oynx White Pearl Tricoat (L0K1/04) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the upscale choice for your Volkswagen. While most Jetta or Passat owners settled for a flat, basic white, your car was treated to a finish with significant depth. Whether you are touching up a stone chip on a GTI or a door edge on a Beetle, you are dealing with a color that shifts from a crisp, clean white in the shade to a brilliant, glowing shimmer when the sun hits it. It gives the car a heavy, expensive appearance that standard paints simply cannot match.

Technical Details

Because this is a pearl tricoat, it functions differently than a standard metallic. Most paints rely on one layer of color, but your car uses a ground coat topped with a translucent pearl mid-layer. This matters because the pearl layer is what creates the sparkle, but it is also what makes the repair tricky. If you apply the mid-layer too thick, the repair will look yellow or dark compared to the rest of the panel. Since your car has likely spent a few years on the road, the original finish might have shifted slightly, so layering is the only way to get a perfect match.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Volkswagen Oynx White Pearl Tricoat (check for code L0K1/04), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to ensure the pearl particles are suspended. You can find your specific paint code on a paper sticker located in the trunk, usually tucked under the floor mat or inside the spare tire well. Always test the color on the included card first to see how many coats of pearl you need to match your car's current look. Work in a Garage or Shade to avoid direct sunlight, and always keep the container moving to prevent the pearl from pooling in one spot. Give each layer enough drying time so the finish stays crisp and clear.