Volkswagen Lupo Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen really leaned into the Lupo's "city-slicker" personality, giving us a tight but vibrant palette of 9 recorded colors. They clearly had a sense of humor with this car-one minute you're looking at a sensible Urano Gray or Candy White, and the next, someone zips past in Light Yellow or the delightfully retro Softblue. Whether you're driving the sophisticated Blue Anthracite Pearl or the "look at me" Tornado Red, these colors were designed to make a small car feel like a big deal.

What to Watch For

Before you start your repair, you'll need to find your paint code. Don't bother looking in the door jamb; Volkswagen tucked the Lupo's ID sticker deep in the boot. Lift up the carpet on the trunk floor and check near the spare tire well-it's usually a white sticker with a four-digit code (look for things like LA7W or LY3D). As for the paint itself, keep a close eye on the roof edges and the hood. These cars are getting older, and the clear coat likes to get a bit "crispy" and peel away in those high-sun areas. If you're rocking Tornado Red, you might notice your touch-up paint looks a lot brighter than your car; that's because that specific red "requires patience" to match, as the original paint often fades toward a pinkish hue over time.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you are working with a metallic or pearl finish like Reflex Silver Metallic or Blue Anthracite Pearl, your biggest hurdle is the "settle." Those tiny metallic flakes love to sink to the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for at least two full minutes-long after you think you're done-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply the paint, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Think of it like building a Lego set: use tiny, thin layers. Let each layer dry for about 15 minutes before adding the next. This keeps the paint from looking like a raised "wart" on your hood and ensures the color stays consistent with the rest of your Lupo's finish.