Audi S7Q Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Audi didn't exactly break out the neon for the S7Q, sticking to a sophisticated palette of 5 recorded colors. With names like Daytonagrau and Florett Silver Metallic, they've clearly mastered the "50 shades of grey" aesthetic, though Matadorrot and Navarra Blue offer a nice splash of personality for those who want to stand out in the parking garage. If you're rocking the Glacier White Tricoat, you've got one of the classiest finishes on the road-it's deep, bright, and has that signature Audi glow.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, you need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. On the S7Q, Audi hid it in the trunk. Pull up the carpet and look near the spare tire well for a white paper sticker. If it's not there, check the first page of your service maintenance book. As for the paint itself, Audis are known for having a "hard" clear coat that stands up well to the elements, but the S7Q's sleek front end is a magnet for high-speed rock chips. Keep a close eye on the hood and the area around the grille; catching these chips early prevents the edges from lifting later.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with Glacier White or Daytonagrau, those beautiful sparkles aren't just for show-they're heavy metallic and pearl flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full two minutes (play a song, get a workout in) to ensure the color is consistent. When applying, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to dab a tiny amount of paint into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's better to do two paper-thin layers than one big, gloopy raindrop that takes forever to dry.