Volkswagen Jetta City Touch Up Paint (15 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen decided to give the Jetta City a surprisingly deep wardrobe, recording a total of 15 colors during its run. They offered everything from the "stealth mode" classics like Reflex Silver Metallic and Platinum Gray Metallic to more adventurous choices that suggest someone in the design department was feeling spicy-literally-with Red Spice and the vibrant Tossa Blue Metallic. Whether you're driving a Candy White commuter or a Blue Graphite Pearl weekend warrior, the Jetta City's palette proves that "economy" didn't have to mean "boring."

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "Birth Certificate" (the paint code). On the Jetta City, you'll usually find this on a white paper sticker hiding in the trunk-lift up the carpet and check near the spare tire well. It'll be a 2 to 4-digit code like "LA7W" or "LC9X."

As for the paint itself, these cars are known for two things: stone chips on the hood that love to say hello, and "the pink shift" on Tornado Red models if they've spent too much time in the sun. You might also notice some bubbling near the bottom of the front fenders or door handles. Don't panic; it just means the metal is thirsty for a little protection. While some of the metallics like White Gold or Wheatbeige can be a bit shy to show their true colors, they don't require magic-just a little extra patience.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you are working with one of the "Pearl" or "Metallic" shades-like Deep Black Pearl or Laser Blue Pearl-your biggest job is the "The Sixty-Second Shake." Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake that touch-up pen or bottle for a full minute to wake them up so they lay flat and catch the light correctly.

When applying, remember that Volkswagen paint likes a "less is more" approach. Use the tip of your brush to drop the paint into the chip rather than painting over it. If you're using a clear coat, wait at least 20 minutes for the color to dry so you don't smudge your hard work. Two thin layers will always look better than one big, gloppy mountain of paint.