Audi TTSRoadster Paint Info
### The Color Breakdown
Audi didn't play it safe with the TTS Roadster, recording 8 distinct colors that range from "stealth mission" to "high-visibility vest." You've got the understated classics like Nardo Grey and Daytonagrau, but they really went for it with the wilder side of the palette. If you're sporting Turbo Blue, Kyalami Green, or the vibrant Pythongelb, you aren't just driving a car-you're driving a statement. Whether it's a deep Brilliant Black or the shimmering Glacier White Tricoat, these finishes were designed to turn heads before the top even comes down.
What to Watch For
Before you pop that touch-up cap, you need to find your "birth certificate." For the TTS Roadster, head to the trunk. Lift up the floor carpet and look around the spare tire well (or the tool kit area if you have the mobility kit); you're looking for a white paper sticker with a 4-character code like "LY9C" or "LZ3M."
In terms of wear, keep a close eye on the front nose and hood. Because this car sits so low to the tarmac, it's a magnet for stone chips that can look like tiny white stars against darker paints. Also, if you have a Tango Red model that's spent its life parked in the sun, watch for the clear coat around the side mirrors or the top of the boot lid. It can get a little temperamental and start to lift if the UV rays have been particularly aggressive.
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're working with Glacier White Tricoat or the Tango Red Effect, remember that these colors have a lot of "personality" (metallic flakes and pearls) hiding at the bottom of the bottle. Shake that paint pen or bottle for at least 60 seconds-way longer than you think you need-to wake up those sparkles.
When you go to fill a chip, don't try to fill the whole crater in one go. If you drop one big blob of paint, it will dry like a mountain. Instead, use a "thin and patient" approach: apply one tiny layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. Achieving a perfect level surface requires patience, but your Roadster's curves will thank you for the extra time.