Audi A5 Touch Up Paint (64 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't just pick a palette for the A5; they curated an entire mood board. With 64 recorded colors, they really went for it. You've got the classics like Brilliant Black and Ibis White, but then things get interesting with "loud" options like Turbo Blue and Misano Red. And let's be honest, between Daytona Gray, Monsoon Gray, and Manhattan Gray, Audi has officially mastered "50 Shades of Silver." They even threw in some curveballs like Timeless Taupe and-my personal favorite-Maybe Mushroom. Whether your A5 is a "serious business" sedan or a "look at me" convertible, that color was chosen with intent.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your secret handshake: the paint code. On the Audi A5, don't bother looking in the door jams. You'll want to head to the trunk, lift up the floor carpet, and check near the spare tire well. You're looking for a white paper sticker with a four-digit code (usually starting with the letter "L," like LY9B).

Now, for the reality check: Audi uses a notoriously "tough" clear coat. While this is great for keeping the car shiny for years, the A5's sleek, low-slung nose is a magnet for stone chips. You might also notice that darker shades, especially Brilliant Black, are sensitive to "etching" from bird droppings or hard water spots. If you see a spot that looks like a dull ghost of a water drop, that's your sign to get to work.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many A5 colors are Pearls or Metallics (looking at you, Daytona Gray Pearl), your touch-up bottle is basically a tiny snow globe. Those metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom. Shake that bottle for a full two minutes-even when you think you're done, shake it for thirty more seconds to wake up the sparkles.

When applying, remember that Audi paint is applied thin and tight at the factory. Instead of one big "blob" to fill a chip, use the tip of a toothpick or the very edge of your brush to drop in a tiny amount. Let it dry for 20 minutes, then add another layer if it's still sitting low. It requires patience to get the depth right, but building it up in thin layers will keep your repair from looking like a high-school art project.