Volkswagen Touareg Touch Up Paint (47 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volkswagen clearly had a bit of an identity crisis with the Touareg, and I mean that in the best way possible. They've recorded 47 different colors for this SUV, ranging from the rugged Saltlakegrey Metallic-perfect for looking adventurous at the grocery store-to the surprisingly sophisticated Malbec Red Metallic, which sounds more like a fine wine than a paint code. Whether you're rocking the classic Black Magic Pearl or the sunshine-ready Sand Dust Gold Metallic, VW definitely leaned into the "luxury explorer" vibe. They basically gave us fifty shades of grey, then threw in some pearls just to keep things interesting.

What to Watch For

Before you get started, you need to find your "Birth Certificate"-the paint code. On a Touareg, Volkswagen hid this in the automotive equivalent of a secret basement. Check the trunk, specifically in the spare tire well or on the RHS (right-hand side) of the trunk floor under the mat. It'll be a paper sticker with a four-digit code like "LA7W" or "LC9X." If it's not there, check the inside cover of your Service Book.

As for the paint itself, keep a close eye on the hood and the roof. Touaregs are famous for "clear coat lift," where the shiny top layer decides it wants to go on vacation without the rest of the car. If you see a small edge of clear coat starting to flake or a "haze" forming on the hood, address it now with your touch-up kit before the sun turns that small chip into a peeling map of the world.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Touareg colors are Pearls or Metallics (looking at you, Deep Black Pearl), your secret weapon is the "Minute Shake." Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand at the beach. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up those sparkles. When applying, remember that this isn't nail polish; you aren't trying to cover the spot in one go. Use the tip of your brush to "drop" the paint into the chip in thin layers. If you have a pearl finish, it requires patience: let the first thin layer dry completely before adding a second to ensure the color matches the depth of the factory finish.