Where is the paint code on an Audi?

On a white sticker in the boot, usually on the floor or in the spare wheel well, which means lifting the boot carpet to reach it. Audi also prints a copy on the front page of the service book, which is often easier. Some newer models, including parts of the Q5 range, use the passenger door frame instead. The code is the entry labelled "Paint No." and starts with "L".

What does an Audi paint code look like?

It is a letter-and-number combination that almost always starts with "L", like LY9C for Ibis White or LY9T for Mythos Black. That "L" stands for Lack, German for paint. You may see the code with or without the leading "L", but LY9C and Y9C mean the same colour. Always order from the code, not the colour name.

Is my Audi's colour the same as a VW colour?

Quite possibly. Audi, VW, SEAT and Skoda share paint under the same VAG codes, so an identical code appears across the group. The catch is the names differ, LY9B is Ibis White on an Audi but Oryx White on a VW, the very same paint. That is why the code is always the reliable reference, not the name.

Why is my Audi colour name in German?

Because Audi often prints the colour name in German alongside the English, so Gletscherweiss next to Glacier White is completely normal. It is not a sign of an import or an error. Match from the code rather than the name either way.

Can I touch up an Audi metallic or pearl myself?

Yes. Metallics like Florett Silver and Navarra Blue match cleanly with a colour-matched kit, and even the trickier pearls like Daytona Grey are within reach with a little patience, since they build up in layers. The key for any of them is ordering against your exact paint code so the finish matches the surrounding panel.

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