Audi 4000 Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Audi 4000 didn't just show up to the party; it arrived with an wardrobe that spanned the entire 1980s mood board. With 14 recorded colors, Audi really went for it, offering everything from the high-energy Tornado Red and Mars Red to a surprisingly deep collection of earth tones. Whether your 4000 is wearing the sophisticated Zermatt Silver Metallic or you're rolling in one of the quintessential "patience-required" browns like Barcellona Brown or Sable Brown Metallic, these cars were built to look sharp in a parking lot full of boxy competitors.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbling with your touch-up bottle, you need to find your paint DNA. On the Audi 4000, don't go looking in the door jambs first-this vintage German beauty usually hides its secrets in the trunk. Pop the lid and look for a paper sticker near the spare tire well. If 40 years of groceries have scrubbed it away, check your original service booklet.

Reality check: These older factory finishes, especially the reds and the darker metallics like Oceanic Blue, are prone to "the pinking" (fading) or clear coat peeling on the flat surfaces like the hood and roof. You might also notice tiny "crow's feet" cracks in the paint. Don't worry, it's not failing; it's just showing its age. If you see paint bubbling near the wheel arches or the bottom of the doors, that's your cue to clean the area extra well before applying your touch-up.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these 4000 colors-like Gemini Gray and Amazon Blue-are heavy on the metallic flakes, your biggest challenge isn't the color, it's the "sparkle settlement." Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least two full minutes. No, seriously-set a timer. You want to wake up those metallic particles so they don't all clump at the bottom. When you apply it, use three thin "whisper" layers rather than one big glob. It'll help the metallics lay down flat and keep your repair from looking like a dark freckle on your fender.