1976 Audi Touch Up Paint (29 OEM Colors)

The 1976 Audi Vibe

In 1976, Audi was busy proving they were the "sophisticated" German cousin, launching the 100 (C2) and keeping the nimble Fox (Audi 80) screaming down the autobahn. If you walked into a dealership back then, you didn't just pick a color; you picked a personality. With 29 shades in our database for this year alone, Audi was clearly feeling bold. We're talking about a time when your car could look like a tropical sunset or a cup of strong coffee. Whether it was the punchy Nepal (Fiesta) Orange, the screaming Signal Green, or the dignified Agate Brown, these cars didn't just blend into the pavement-they owned it.

Paint Health Check

Since we're dealing with the Single Stage Era, your 1976 Audi isn't wearing a modern "clear coat" suit. Back then, the color and the protection were mixed into one thick, honest layer of solvent-based pigment. The good news? You don't have to worry about clear coat peeling off like a bad sunburn. The bad news? This paint "breathes," and if it's been sitting out, it's likely developed a "chalky" skin. This is classic Oxidation. When you rub your hand across a dry Iberian Red or Miami Blue fender and your palm comes away matching the car, that's the pigment literally dying from UV exposure.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1976 iron: It needs wax or it dies. If your paint looks dull and "dead," you can often bring it back to life with a cutting compound and some serious elbow grease because there's no clear coat to burn through. You're polishing the actual pigment. But once you bring that shine back, you have to seal it immediately. Without a regular, heavy coat of high-quality wax to act as a sacrificial barrier, the sun will start eating your Panama Yellow or Maroon finish all over again. Think of it like moisturizing old leather-keep it fed, or it'll turn to dust.