2001 Audi Touch Up Paint (37 OEM Colors)

The 2001 Audi Vibe

2001 was the year Audi decided that "sensible German engineering" didn't have to be boring. You had the Bauhaus-inspired TT curves breaking the mold and the wide-fendered Allroad proving that a luxury wagon could survive a muddy trail. We've curated the 10 colors that defined this peak-Y2K era-a time when Nogaro Blue Pearl was the only color an S4 owner cared about, and Light Silver Metallic was practically the national color of Germany. Whether you're touching up the textured Dark Gray on an Allroad bumper or trying to keep an Imola Yellow S3 from looking like a lemon, these shades were built for presence.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of "The Peeling Era." By 2001, Audi was using a sophisticated basecoat-and-clear-coat system that was supposed to be bulletproof. The problem? Twenty-plus years of UV rays have turned that "armor" into a liability. We're seeing major "Delamination" issues on these cars, especially on horizontal surfaces like the roof and hood. If you've got Amulet Red or Misano Red, you're likely fighting the "pink fade" where the clear coat loses its bond and starts to flake off like a bad sunburn. Once that clear lifts, the base color underneath is defenseless.

Restoration Tip

The secret to saving a 2001 Audi is to seal every chip the second you see it. On these cars, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic flaw; it's an entry point for moisture to get between the layers. Once water gets under that clear coat, it starts to "lift" the edges, and before you know it, your Ebony Pearl door looks like it's shedding skin. Don't let the peel start-clean the chip, apply your color, and most importantly, use a quality clear coat to "cap" the repair. You have to lock down the edges to prevent the delamination from spreading across the panel.