1963 Audi Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The 1963 Audi Vibe

Welcome to 1963, an era when Audi was still establishing its identity under the Auto Union banner and West German engineering was the gold standard. For All Models that year, the aesthetic wasn't about flash; it was about the kind of understated European cool that felt expensive without trying. We've focused our database on the heavy hitters that defined the decade-the survivors like Dove Blue and Mouse Gray. It was a time when the color palette was a masterclass in sophistication, rounded out by the crisp tones of Pearl White, Safari Beige, and a standard White that was thick enough to make a modern car look like it was painted with a highlighter.

Paint Health Check

You're working in the Single Stage Era, which means the paint on your '63 Audi is a different beast entirely from today's layered systems. Back then, the color and the protection were one and the same-a thick, honest coat of acrylic enamel. But here's the rub: because there is no clear coat to shield the pigment, your Audi is prone to a nasty case of oxidation. If the car has spent too much time under the sun, that once-deep finish has likely turned into a chalky, faded mess. The paint isn't "failing" in the modern sense; it's literally drying out as the binders evaporate, leaving you with a surface that looks more like a chalkboard than a luxury vehicle.

Restoration Tip

Restoring single-stage paint is like bringing a vintage leather jacket back to life-it needs hydration and a gentle touch. If you've got a chalky finish, don't panic; there's usually plenty of pigment left under that dead top layer. Use a high-quality compound to carefully "shave" off the oxidation and reveal the true color hiding beneath. But remember the Salty Painter's Golden Rule: It needs wax or it dies. Without a clear coat to do the heavy lifting, you are the only thing standing between your fresh paint and the elements. Seal it up immediately with a heavy-duty wax or sealant, or you'll be watching your hard work turn back to dust by next season.