Audi Q8 Touch Up Paint (54 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't just give the Q8 a color palette; they gave it a personality crisis-in a good way. With 54 recorded colors, they really went for it. You'll find everything from the "stealth-wealth" classics like Daytona Gray Pearl and Glacier White to the "look-at-me" legends like Dragon Orange Metallic and Java Green. Whether your Q8 looks like it belongs in a boardroom or a tropical rainforest, Audi's paint team clearly wasn't afraid to have a little fun.

What to Watch For

Your Q8 has a face the size of a billboard, which unfortunately makes it a high-speed target for highway gravel. While Audi's clear coat is generally robust, that massive front bumper and hood are prone to "road rash" (tiny stone chips). You'll also want to keep an eye on the lower plastic trim; if the paint looks like it's starting to lift there, catch it early before it spreads.

Finding your code: Don't bother looking in the door jamb like most cars. Audi likes to hide the "Birth Certificate" (the build sticker). You'll usually find it in the trunk area, tucked inside the spare tire well. It's a white paper sticker with a bunch of three-and-four-character codes. You're looking for something starting with "L" (like LY9B for Black or LX7Q for Samurai Gray).

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Q8 colors are high-end pearls or metallics (we're looking at you, Waitomo Blue), 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 60 seconds-and then shake it for 30 more-to wake up the sparkles.

When you're filling a chip, remember: thin layers are your best friend. Don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. Drip a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If it's a deep one, it requires patience-let the first layer dry for 20 minutes before adding a second. It's better to have a slightly shallow repair than a giant, messy "mountain" of paint on your hood.