Volkswagen Taos Touch Up Paint (31 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen really decided to lean into the spectrum with the Taos, giving us a whopping 31 recorded colors to date. They've hit the classics like Deep Black Pearl and Platinum Gray Metallic, but then they really "went for it" with shades like Cornflower Blue and Kings Red Tricoat. Whether you're driving a sophisticated Pure Grey or a vibrant Dusk Blue, you're dealing with a modern water-based finish that looks sharp but requires a little bit of driveway TLC to stay that way.

What to Watch For

Here's the honest truth: the paint on the Taos is a bit of a "softie." Owners have noted that the front hood and roof edges are magnet-level attractive to road pebbles, leading to chips that can sometimes turn into peeling if left alone. If you have a 2022 model in blue, pay extra attention to the hood-catch those tiny nicks early before they decide to expand. To find your specific color match, skip the guessing game and head straight to the trunk. Lift the floor carpet and peek in the spare tire well for a white paper sticker; if it's not there, check the inside cover of your owner's manual for the "build sheet." Look for a 4-digit code (like LD5C or LC9X)-that is your golden ticket to a perfect match.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Taos colors are pearls or metallics, your secret weapon is the "The 60-Second Shake." Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full minute to wake them up; otherwise, your repair will look "flat" compared to the rest of the car. When applying, think of it like nail polish: thin, dainty layers are your best friend. If you try to fill a deep chip with one giant glob, it'll take forever to dry and won't sit flush. Dab a tiny bit in, let it dry for 20 minutes, and repeat until the chip is a memory.