Volkswagen Corrado Touch Up Paint (25 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen really let their designers off the leash with the Corrado. We've recorded 25 distinct colors for this cult classic, and they certainly didn't play it safe. They gave us everything from the bold, "look-at-me" Nugget Yellow to the sophisticated Sherry Pearl and the quintessentially 90s Ice Grey Violet Metallic. Whether yours is the iconic Flash Red or a moody Dark Burgundy Pearl, this car was built to stand out, not blend in.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you'll need to find your "birth certificate"-the paint code. Head to the trunk, lift up the carpet, and look for a white paper sticker near the spare tire well. Now, the Corrado has a few famous battle scars. Because it sits so low to the ground, the front edge of the hood is a total magnet for stone chips. You might also notice Tornado Red trying to turn into a chalky pink, or the clear coat on the roof starting to get a little flaky from years of sun. Don't worry; it's just the car showing its age, and it's nothing a little driveway TLC can't handle.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Corrado colors are pearls or metallics (like Aqua Blue Pearl or Satin Silver), your biggest secret weapon is a good 60-second workout. Shake that touch-up bottle vigorously to make sure all those tiny metallic flakes are floating evenly, otherwise, your repair might look a little flat. When applying, think "thin and patient." Use the tip of the brush to dab the paint into the chip rather than painting a long stroke. It's much better to apply two or three thin layers than one big, gloppy mountain of paint that takes forever to dry!