Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen really leaned into the "fun" factor with the Beetle Convertible, recording a whopping 22 colors over its run. They certainly didn't play it safe-while you have your standard Reflex Silver Metallic and Black, they really went for it with iconic shades like Cyber Green Metallic, Sunflower, and the fan-favorite Harvest Moon Beige. Whether your car looks like a piece of fruit or a sleek piece of German engineering, these colors were designed to stand out in a parking lot full of boring SUVs.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing paint, you need to find your secret ID-the paint code. On a Beetle Convertible, don't bother looking in the door jamb like a "normal" car; Volkswagen likes to hide it. Pop the trunk and lift the carpet; you're looking for a paper sticker near the spare tire well or on the side wall. If it's gone, check the first page of your service manual.

Once you have your paint, take a good look at your bumpers and hood. The Beetle's rounded face is a magnet for rock chips, and the Tornado Red and Salsa Red versions are famous for their clear coat wanting to "retire" early, especially on the plastic bumpers. If you see white, flaky edges around a chip, it just means the clear coat is getting a little tired from the sun. It's nothing you can't handle, but it does mean those areas require a little extra patience to get looking smooth again.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Beetle colors are high-energy pearls or metallics (looking at you, Gecko Green), the "magic" is all in the bottle's sediment. Give that touch-up bottle a serious workout-shake it for at least two full minutes to wake up the metallic flakes so they don't all clump at the bottom.

When you apply the paint, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush (or a toothpick for tiny chips) to drop a small amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If you're working on one of those bright yellows or oranges, remember that these shades can be translucent; it might take two or three thin layers to get the depth right. Let it dry completely between coats-patience is the difference between a repair that disappears and one that looks like a thumbprint!