Volkswagen Safari Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen kept the Safari lineup as simple as a desert horizon, recording a total of only two official colors. They really leaned into the sun-drenched aesthetic with Novis Red and Castle Yellow. It's a short list, but when you're driving a car that looks like it belongs on a coastal patrol, you don't need a hundred shades of silver to make a statement.

What to Watch For

Because these classics have spent decades soaking up the sun, the paint-especially that Novis Red-tends to get a bit "thirsty" and can fade or lose its gloss on horizontal surfaces like the hood and the tops of the fenders. If you're hunting for your official paint code to verify your match, don't bother checking the door jams like a modern car. Pop the front hood and look around the spare tire area; that's where VW tucked away the identity of these rugged explorers.

Driveway Repair Tip

When using your touch-up brush on these older finishes, remember that "less is more" is your new mantra. Since the original paint might have thinned over the years, don't try to fill a chip with one giant, heavy glob of paint. Instead, dab a tiny amount onto the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If it still looks a little shallow after 20 minutes, add a second thin layer. It requires a bit of patience, but it prevents that "raised scab" look that usually gives away a driveway repair.