Audi TT Touch Up Paint (48 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

When it comes to the Audi TT, the designers in Ingolstadt clearly didn't know when to stop-and we love them for it. With 48 recorded colors, they really went for it. You've got everything from the "look-at-me" intensity of Imola Yellow and Papaya Orange Metallic to the sophisticated, moody tones like Nimbus Gray Pearl and Aviator Gray. Whether your TT looks like a piece of high-end lab equipment or a tropical fruit, it's a car that wears its identity on its sleeve (or its fenders).

What to Watch For

Before you get dabbing, you need to find your "Birth Certificate"-the paint code. On a TT, this is a bit of a trunk-treasure hunt. Lift the floor mat in the boot and look for a white sticker near the spare tire well; it'll have a 4-digit code like "LY7G" or "LZ9Y." If the sticker has vanished into the ether, check the inside cover of your original service book.

In terms of wear, keep a close eye on the roof rails and side mirrors. The TT has a habit of developing what I call "Audi Acne"-small bubbles or peeling clear coat in these areas, especially on the early models. Also, because this car sits lower than a curb-side penny, the front nose is a magnet for stone chips. If you have one of the vibrant reds like Amulet Red or Misano Red, just know that these shades soak up the sun and requires a little extra patience to get the depth just right.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these colors are "Pearl" or "Metallic" (looking at you, Denim Blue Pearl and Glacier White), the sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those metallic flakes. When you apply the paint, don't try to fill a chip in one big, gloopy goop. Build it up in thin, tiny layers. If you're using a brush, think of it like "dotting" the paint into the center of the chip and letting it flow outward. It takes a minute longer, but your TT will thank you for the professional-looking DIY love.