Audi SQ8 Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Audi didn't hold back with the SQ8, giving us 17 distinct shades to choose from. While they definitely leaned into the "Executive Suit" look with Daytona Gray Pearl, Florett Silver Metallic, and enough blacks to fill a tuxedo shop (looking at you, Mythos Black and Brilliant Black), they also threw in some absolute firecrackers. If you're rocking Dragon Orange Metallic or Turbo Blue, you clearly didn't get the memo that SUVs are supposed to be boring, and honestly? We love that for you.
What to Watch For
Now, let's get real about that German finish. While the SQ8 looks like a million bucks, Audi owners often whisper about "orange peel"-that slight texture in the clear coat that looks like, well, an orange. It's not a defect; it's just how they're born. You'll also want to keep a close eye on the massive front end and around the gas door; these are the primary targets for rogue pebbles and fuel drips.
To find your secret identity (the paint code), skip the door jamb-Audi usually hides the goods in the trunk. Look for a white paper sticker tucked near the spare tire well or on the side walls of the luggage compartment. It'll be a 4-digit code like "LY9B" or "LS9R."
Driveway Repair Tip
Since so many SQ8 colors are "Pearl" or "Metallic" (like that stunning Navarra Blue), the magic is in the mix. Before you touch the car, shake your paint pen or bottle like it owes you money-at least a full 60 seconds. This wakes up the tiny metallic flakes so they don't all sink to the bottom of your repair. When applying, think "thin and patient." Two or three tiny, thin dabs with your brush will look a thousand times better than one giant glob that tries to escape down the bumper.