1985 Audi Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The 1985 Audi Vibe

1985 was the year Audi truly embraced the "Aero" look, sending the 5000S and the 4000S out to battle the wind while the Quattro was busy dominating the rally stage. Our database tracks 15 specific shades from this year, and it's a masterclass in mid-80s German executive style. You've got your power-suit metallics like Zermatt Silver Metallic and Graphite Black, balanced out by "look at me" solids like Tornado Red. It was a time when a car didn't just need to be fast; it needed to look like it was carved out of a single block of high-tech granite.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the "Peeling Era." In 1985, Audi was transitioning their lineup into the world of two-stage finishes-base coat for the color, clear coat for the shine. While colors like Alpine White might just get a bit chalky and oxidized (nothing a good buff can't fix), the metallic options like Oceanic Blue or Sapphire Metallic are prone to "sunburn." This is delamination, where the clear coat loses its grip and starts flaking off in white sheets. If your roof looks like it's shedding its skin, you're seeing the failure of early clear-coat technology that couldn't quite handle the UV abuse.

Restoration Tip

For an '85 Audi, your biggest priority is sealing the perimeter. If you spot a rock chip, do not wait. On these early clear-coat systems, a chip is a starting point for the clear coat to begin lifting away from the base. When you use our touch-up kit, ensure you are sealing the edges of the existing clear coat with your application. Build your layers slowly-dab the color, let it tack up, and then apply a clear layer that slightly overlaps the original finish. This "locks" the edges down and prevents the wind and water from getting under the factory clear and turning a small chip into a full-panel peel.