Audi S5Q Touch Up Paint (13 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't hold back with the S5 series, giving us a palette of 13 recorded colors that range from "sensible German professional" to "I'm definitely getting a speeding ticket." Whether you're driving the electric Turbo Blue, the sophisticated District Green Pearl, or one of the many, many variations of grey like Daytonagrau or Manhattan Grey, you're handling a high-end finish. They clearly embraced the "50 shades of grey" philosophy, but balanced it out with deep, complex pearls like Navarra Blue and the classic Ibisweiss.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, you need to find your "Identity Card." Audi hides the paint code sticker in the trunk-usually tucked near the spare tire well or on the side wall. Look for a four-digit code, often starting with the letter "L" (like LY9B). Now, for the reality check: because the S5 sits lower to the ground than a limbo bar at a wedding, the front bumper and the leading edge of the hood are absolute magnets for stone chips. You might also notice that the clear coat is quite sturdy, but it has a sensitive side-it's prone to "ghosting" or etching if tree sap or bird droppings are left to sit in the sun. If you see a dull spot, that's just the paint telling you it needs a quick touch-up.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these Audi colors (like Ultra Blue Pearl or Glacier White Tricoat) rely on metallic and pearl flakes for that signature depth, your biggest job happens before you even touch the car. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full 60 seconds. If you think you've shaken it enough, shake it for 30 more. This "wakes up" the metallic flakes that settled at the bottom so they actually flow onto the car instead of staying in the bottle. When applying, use the "dab, don't drag" method. Think of it like using a tiny stamp to fill the chip. Two thin layers are always better than one big, proud glob that catches the light like a sore thumb.