Volkswagen EOS Touch Up Paint (22 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen really let the designers loose on the EOS palette. We've recorded 22 different shades for this hardtop convertible, ranging from the punchy Paprika Red to the sophisticated Eismeer Blue Metallic and the sporty Rising Blue Metallic. With names like Black Oak Brown and Wheatbeige, it's clear they weren't just sticking to the standard greyscale-though if you have Reflex Silver, you're in good company; it's a classic for a reason.

What to Watch For

The EOS is a bit of a mechanical marvel with that folding roof, but that complexity means your paint has a lot of "edges." Keep a close eye on the roof panel seams and the trunk lid; the clear coat here takes a beating from the sun and the constant movement of the top, which can lead to some premature fading or peeling. To find your paint code, head to the trunk and lift the carpet. You're looking for a paper sticker near the spare tire well. A word to the wise: these stickers are notorious for losing their stickiness and wandering off, so if you find yours, snap a photo of it immediately. It'll usually be a four-character code like LA7W or LB9A.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many EOS colors are metallics (looking at you, Island Gray Pearl and Silver Essence), the "secret sauce" is in the shake. These paints are filled with tiny metallic flakes that love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done-to get those sparkles properly invited to the party. When you apply it, don't try to fill a chip in one go. Dabbing on two or three thin, whisper-light layers will give you a much smoother finish than one big "blob" that takes forever to dry. Achieving a factory-look finish with these deeper metallics requires patience, but the result is well worth the wait.