Audi RS4 Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't hold back with the RS4, offering a palette of 9 recorded colors that range from "stealth bomber" to "look at me." You've got the classics like Daytona Gray Pearl and Phantom Black Pearl for that understated German muscle look, but then they really went for it with Imola Yellow and the rare Solar Orange. Whether you're driving a Sprint Blue Pearl beauty or a refined Avus Silver Metallic, these colors were designed to highlight those famously wide RS fenders.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need your "battle map"-the paint code. On the RS4, Audi hid the gold mine in the trunk. Lift up the carpet and check the spare tire well for a white paper sticker; if it's not there, flip to the inside cover of your maintenance/service booklet. Look for a 4-digit code (like LZ7L or LY3M).

As for the paint itself, the RS4 is a rock chip magnet. Those aggressive, flared wheel arches catch everything the tires throw up. On older models, keep an eye out for tiny white bubbles near the edges of the aluminum fenders or peeling clear coat on the plastic bumper corners. If you see a chip, jump on it quickly-aluminum doesn't rust like steel, but it can still oxidize and push the paint off if moisture gets a head start.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most RS4 shades are Pearl or Metallic, your secret weapon is the "shake." These paints are filled with tiny flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Drop a tiny dot of paint into the center of the chip and let it spread itself out. If it needs more, wait 20 minutes and add a second layer. These high-end finishes require patience, but the result is worth the wait.