Volkswagen Dasher Touch Up Paint (53 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen really leaned into the "living color" vibe with the Dasher, offering a staggering 53 different shades during its run. They gave us everything from the bold, head-turning Miami Blue and Cliff Green to the sophisticated Inaris Silver Metallic and Iberian Red. Whether your Dasher looks like a tropical vacation or a rainy day in Wolfsburg, they certainly made sure you weren't stuck with just "beige"-though they did give us about six different versions of that, too.

What to Watch For

First things first: finding your paint code on a Dasher can feel like a scavenger hunt. Usually, you'll find a paper sticker tucked away in the trunk, often near the spare tire well. If that sticker has long since retired, check for a small metal plate near the radiator support in the engine bay. These older VWs are famous for "chalking" or fading on the hood and roof-where the sun has spent decades trying to turn your vibrant Phoenix Red into a soft pink. You might also notice the paint tends to get a bit thin around the door handles and window trim, so keep a close eye on those high-traffic areas.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of those gorgeous 70s metallics like Bronze Metallic or Diamond Silver, your best friend is a stopwatch. Shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-not a "lazy thirty seconds"-to make sure those tiny metallic flakes are floating evenly in the paint. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the tip of your brush to dab the paint into the center of the chip and let it flow outward. If you try to glob it on to fill the hole in one go, it'll look like a tiny mountain. Two or three thin dabs with 20 minutes of drying time in between will give you a finish that looks like it belongs there.