1992 Audi Touch Up Paint (17 OEM Colors)

### The 1992 Audi Vibe

1992 was the year Audi decided they were done being the "other" German car. They were rolling out the 100 and the 80/90 with those smooth, aerodynamic lines that made everything from the '80s look like a stack of bricks. It was the era of corporate confidence and high-end zinc-galvanized steel. While the showroom floors were full of various shades, we've focused our efforts on the survivors-the executive heavy-hitters like Black, Brilliant Black, and Titanium Gray Metallic. These weren't just colors; they were a three-piece suit for the Autobahn.

Paint Health Check

Here's the deal: Audi's move to high-solids clear coats in '92 was a double-edged sword. The good news? The metal underneath is basically immortal thanks to that galvanization. The bad news? We are firmly in The Peeling Era. After thirty-plus years, the bond between that "Power Suit" color and the clear coat is getting tired. If you look at your roof or trunk and see what looks like a bad sunburn-clear flakes lifting up to reveal a dull, chalky base-you've got delamination. Once that clear coat loses its grip, the UV rays start eating the pigment for breakfast.

Restoration Tip

If you catch a chip or a small area of "lifting" early, you can save the panel. Don't just dab paint on it and call it a day. You need to seal the edges of the failure immediately. Take a fine-grit sandpaper (around 800-1000) and very gently feather the edge where the clear coat is lifting until it's smooth to the touch. Once you've stopped the "peel" from spreading, hit it with your color match and a high-quality clear. If you leave that edge raw, wind and car washes will get under there and strip that hood faster than you can say "Quattro."