Audi 5000 Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

The Audi 5000 was the car that proved "aerodynamic" didn't have to mean "boring." Audi offered a palette of 9 recorded colors that really leaned into that 1980s executive vibe. From the legendary Tornado Red-which was basically the official color of the German fast lane-to the sophisticated Amazon Blue Metallic and the desert-inspired Gobi Metallic, they really went for it. Whether you're driving a car that looks like a sapphire or a piece of light ivory, these colors were designed to look fast even when the car was parked at the country club.

What to Watch For

If you're hunting for your paint code, grab a flashlight and head to the back; Audi liked to hide the "birth certificate" in the trunk. Look under the carpet or right on the spare tire wheel well for a paper sticker with a 2-to-4-digit code. Now, for the reality check: if you have Tornado Red, you might notice your car has slowly decided to become "Tornado Pink" or "Tornado Orange" over the last few decades. This era of Audi paint is prone to some fading and the occasional clear coat flake, especially on the roof and the tops of the door handles. Don't worry, though-it's nothing a little driveway TLC can't handle.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of those gorgeous metallics like Sapphire or Zermatt Silver, remember that the "magic sparkles" like to take a nap at the bottom of the bottle. Shake that touch-up pen for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to make sure the metallic flakes are swimming evenly in the paint. When you apply it, think "thin and patient." It's much better to dab on three whisper-thin layers than to drop one big "mountain" of paint onto a chip. If your fresh Tornado Red looks a bit brighter than the rest of the car, don't panic; it just requires a little patience to settle in and get to know its older, sun-kissed neighbors.