Audi Other Models Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi's "Other Models" category-the home of specialty icons like the R8 and the e-tron-doesn't bother with a massive, confusing catalog. Instead, it sticks to an elite roster of just 2 recorded colors. From the glowing, multi-dimensional White Pearl Tri-Coat to the legendary, stealthy Nimbus Gray Pearl, this is a lineup that favors prestige over variety. They aren't just colors; they are statements that say you probably don't park in the "compact" spot.

What to Watch For

Before you start your repair, you'll need to find your 4-digit paint code (like LZ7S or LY9C). On these models, Audi likes to play hide-and-seek: check the spare tire well in the trunk or the floor of the rear cargo area for a white paper sticker. As for the paint itself, Audi uses a famously "hard" clear coat. While this makes the car look like glass, it means the paint is less flexible. Instead of a soft scratch, you'll likely find "star" chips on the hood where a pebble hit the surface and took a tiny chunk of paint with it.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since both of these colors are "pearls," they contain tiny mica flakes that provide that signature Audi shimmer. These flakes are heavy and like to settle at the bottom of your touch-up bottle. Shake that bottle for a full two minutes-even if your arm starts to get tired-to wake up the sparkles. When applying White Pearl Tri-Coat, remember that it "requires patience." Apply your base color in a very thin layer first, let it dry, and then add your pearl mid-coat. Building it up in thin, light "dots" is the secret to making that chip disappear into the finish.