Audi RSQ3 Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Audi seems to have taken the "less is more" approach here, giving us exactly one iconic shade: Nardo Grey. It's the color that launched a thousand imitations across the car world, and while some might joke that Audi is exploring "one very specific shade of grey," there's no denying it looks fast even when it's parked at a grocery store.
What to Watch For
Before you start, you'll need to verify your code. Pop the hatch and look under the trunk floor mat or near the spare tire well; you're looking for a small white sticker with a four-digit code (like LY7C). Because the RSQ3 sits low and sports that aggressive "look-at-me" front grille, the most common headache you'll face is "road rash"-tiny stone chips peppered across the bumper and the leading edge of the hood. Audi's clear coat is famously high-quality but can be a bit soft, meaning it picks up surface scratches easily if you look at it too hard.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since Nardo Grey is a "solid" color (meaning no metallic flakes or pearls), it is very DIY-friendly, but it requires patience to get the depth just right. When using your touch-up brush, resist the urge to fill a deep chip in one big splash. Instead, apply a tiny drop, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. You want to build the paint up until it's just level with the rest of the hood. Think of it like icing a very tiny, very expensive cake-steady hands and light layers win the race.
