Audi S7 Touch Up Paint (45 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't just give the S7 a paint job; they gave it a personality crisis. With 45 recorded colors, they've run the gamut from the "I'm a serious professional" Daytona Gray to the "I definitely have a lawyer on retainer" Turbo Blue. Whether you're rocking the classic Ibis White or the deeply moody Oolong Grey Pearl, it's clear that Audi really went for it. They've essentially mastered the art of "50 Shades of Grey" while occasionally throwing in a Misano Red just to make sure you're still paying attention.

What to Watch For

The S7 is a low-slung beauty, which is great for aerodynamics but terrible for avoiding road debris. Your front bumper and hood are essentially a buffet for gravel, meaning rock chips are less of a "possibility" and more of a "right of passage." While Audi's factory clear coat is world-class, it can be a bit sensitive to environmental bullies like bird droppings or tree sap. If left to sit, these can etch into the finish faster than you can say "Vorsprung durch Technik." To find your specific color code, you'll need to play a quick game of hide-and-seek: head to the trunk, lift the floor mat, and look for a white paper sticker near the spare tire well. You're looking for a 4-character code (like LY9C or LZ7S).

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many S7 colors-like Mythos Black or Estoril Blue-rely on heavy pearl or metallic flakes, your biggest hurdle is "the sparkle settle." Before you touch the car, shake your touch-up bottle for at least 60 seconds longer than you think is necessary to wake up those metallic particles. When applying, avoid the temptation to fill a deep chip with one big "blob." Instead, think like a minimalist: apply one thin layer, wait 20 minutes, and then add another. If you're working with a pearl finish, it requires patience to get the depth just right, but thin layers will keep the repair flush with the rest of your beautiful German engineering.