Volkswagen Tiguan Touch Up Paint (69 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen didn't just give us a compact SUV; they gave us a literal rainbow. With 69 recorded colors, the Tiguan palette is impressively vast. They really went for it with names like Habanero Orange Effect, Waimeablue, and Cipressino-Gruen. Of course, they didn't ignore the classics-if you're driving one of the "50 shades of grey" like Urano Gray or Platinum Gray Metallic, you're in good company. Whether you're rocking a vibrant "Effect" paint or a dependable Candy White, there is a lot of personality packed into these panels.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "PR Code." Volkswagen likes to hide this like a secret treasure; check the trunk floor or the spare tire well for a white paper sticker. If it's not there, flip through the first few pages of your maintenance booklet. Once you have your code, take a good look at the roofline. Tiguans are known for picking up pesky chips right above the windshield and occasionally on the hood. These spots are prone to the clear coat getting a little shy and wanting to peel back, so catching those chips early is the best way to keep your paint where it belongs.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the many "Pearl," "Effect," or "Tricoat" colors (like Onyx Pearl or Kings Red), your bottle is full of tiny metallic flakes that love to nap at the bottom. Shake that bottle for a full two minutes-long after you think you're done-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply the paint, think "thin and patient." Use the very tip of your brush to fill the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's much better to apply two paper-thin layers than one big, gloopy mountain of paint that will take forever to dry.