Audi Q5 Touch Up Paint (69 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't just release a paint catalog for the Q5; they released an epic. With 69 colors on the books, they clearly decided that "choice" was the primary luxury feature. We're talking about everything from the legendary Nardo Gray and Ibis White to the "look at me" energy of Turbo Blue and Pulse Orange. Whether your Q5 is dressed in one of their 50 shades of sophisticated grey or a pearl effect that looks like it belongs in a jewelry store, there is a lot of personality packed into these finishes.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, you need to find your "Birth Certificate"-the paint code. On a Q5, Audi likes to play hide-and-seek. Check the trunk area first; lift the floor carpet and look near the spare tire well or tucked inside the right-hand side panel. If it's not there, check the inside cover of your service maintenance book in the glovebox. Look for a 4-digit code like "LY9B" or "LS3H."

In terms of "battle scars," the Q5 is a bit of a rock-chip magnet on the leading edge of the hood due to its upright stance. Also, if you have Brilliant Black, be extra gentle-it's known for being a "soft" finish that picks up surface marks if you so much as look at it funny. Some owners have also reported tiny "bubbles" under the clear coat on the roof or hood, so if you see those, don't pick at them! Just treat the ones that have actually chipped through.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Audi colors (like Daytona Gray or Moonlight Blue) use heavy pearl and metallic flakes, your biggest job happens before you even touch the car: The Great Shake. You need to shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes. Those tiny metallic sparkles like to settle at the bottom, and if you don't wake them up, your repair will look "flat" compared to the rest of the car.

When applying, think "less is more." Use the tip of the applicator to dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it spread out to the edges on its own. It's better to do two paper-thin layers than one big, gloopy mountain of paint that takes three days to dry.