Volkswagen GTI Touch Up Paint (62 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen has given the GTI a wardrobe that would make a runway model jealous, with 62 recorded colors over the years. They really went for it-offering everything from the legendary, retina-searing Tornado Red to the "is it green or is it teal?" Great Falls Green Metallic. If you're driving a newer model, you might even be rocking the Pomelo Yellow Metallic, a color that looks like a high-end highlighter in the best way possible. Whether you have a classic Candy White or a deep Deep Black Pearl, your GTI was designed to stand out, even when it's just sitting in your driveway.

What to Watch For

Since the GTI is a "hot hatch" meant for spirited driving, it tends to live a hard life on the road. The most common battle scars are stone chips on the front bumper and hood; because the clear coat can be a bit brittle, a single pebble can leave a mark that looks like a tiny crater. You should also keep an eye on the roofline right above the windshield-some owners have noticed the paint can get a little shy and start to peel there if it catches too many rocks. To find your specific paint code, don't bother looking in the door jamb like most cars. Instead, lift up the carpet in your trunk and look near the spare tire well for a white sticker. If it's not there, check the inside cover of your Service Schedule (the little book in your glovebox); VW often hides a duplicate sticker there.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because many GTI colors (like Carbon Steel Grey or Onyx White Pearl) rely on metallic or pearl flakes for that signature glow, you have to be the ultimate mixologist. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least two full minutes-seriously, set a timer. You need those tiny sparkles to wake up and distribute evenly, or your repair will look like a flat grey smudge. When applying, remember that the GTI's paint doesn't like a "one and done" approach. Use the tip of a toothpick or a very fine brush to apply thin, patient layers rather than one big blob. If you build it up slowly, that chip will vanish into the finish, and your hatch will be back to looking track-ready in no time.