I don't know my Audi paint codes, but my car needs a touch up?

All Audi models have a sticker which features its unique colour code. On most models, this sticker can either be found in the boot, under the boot lid, under the mat, or in the spare wheel well. On the sticker, you should see a 2- to 4- character alphanumeric code — this is your colour code. Alternatively, you can look up your Audi colour code by registration number. Just type your reg into the search bar, and we’ll find the Audi paint codes that offer the ideal match.

I’ve found a small chip on my Audi. Which Chipex™ touch up paint kit do I need?

For minor areas of damage, we recommend the Chipex™ Lite kit. This kit includes all the products and accessories for our three-step system and enough paint to cover 12 areas of damage, such as stone chips. Start by applying the Audi touch up paint with the brush provided, blend with the blending solution, and polish if necessary for the perfect repair. There’s minimal waste, and you won’t need to buy primer or clear coat to achieve fantastic results.

How do I remove scratches on my Audi?

You won’t believe how easy it is to remove scratches on your Audi with our touch up paint kits. We recommend Chipex™ Plus for medium-to-large scratches. Our medium kit contains enough Audi touch up paint, blending solution and polish to deal with 24 imperfections. For minor scratches, try buffing them away with our high-quality scratch remover. Just follow the detailed instructions for applying the touch up paint and blending solution. Don’t worry if you make a mistake — it can be blended away while the paint’s still wet. Then add a coat of polish for pearl and metallic finishes, and watch your scratches disappear.

Which Audi touch up paint is best for road rash?

There’s nothing more frustrating than finding an area of road rash on your prized Audi. Fortunately, there’s no need to book in for an expensive respray. Our Chipex™ Pro kit has all the supplies you need to handle areas of extensive damage. What’s more, it has a longer shelf life than our other kits for additional emergency touch ups. If the damage penetrates the substrate, we recommend using a filler to improve paint adhesion. Then, slowly build up the paint layers until they reach the level of the original paintwork. For the best results, let the paint dry thoroughly between coats.

Do I need to use a clear coat with my Audi touch up paint?

Chipex™ UK’s Audi touch up paint is a custom mixed, all-in-one formulation. In most cases, you won’t need a primer, and we include a patented lacquer that protects your vehicle against rust and corrosion.

Is Audi touch up paint difficult to use?

Not at all; in fact, it’s so simple to use and get professional-grade results that even a newbie could do it. We’ve devised a stress-free three-step system that makes it easy to get seamless results that blend invisibly with your original paintwork.

Help, I’ve found a scratch on my brand new Audi. Can I use Chipex™ UK touch up paint?

At Chipex™ UK, we know that sinking feeling when you find a scratch on the bodywork of your brand new Audi. Our touch up repair kits are specially designed to make chips and scratches disappear without an expensive trip to the bodyshop.

Where is the paint code on an Audi A3?

On 8P, 8V, and 8Y A3 models, the paint code sticker is usually in the boot under the removable floor panel in the spare wheel well. It is a four-character code, sometimes with a prefix such as LZ or LY. You can also enter your registration at the top of this page for an instant match.

My Audi A3 paint code has multiple parts - which one do I use?

Use the main four-character portion of the code. If you see a code like 'LZ9Y Z8' or similar, the 'LZ9Y' part is the primary paint code. Enter this into the search tool above. If you are unsure, entering your registration number is the simplest way to get the correct match.

Does Chipex cover all Audi A3 generations?

Yes - we cover every UK-market A3 from the 8L (1996) through to the current 8Y. Use the year filter above to find colours available for your specific generation.

Will the touch up paint match my Audi A3's metallic or pearl finish?

Yes. Chipex formulates its metallic and pearlescent colours to match the OEM specification, including the metallic flake and pearl layer composition. Our 100% colour match guarantee applies to all A3 finishes. For metallic shades, apply in 2–3 thin coats for the best result.

Audi A3 Touch Up Paint

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REPAIRING YOUR PAINTWORK IS EASY

It is really easy to repair your paintwork. Just click on your colour from the options above and order from us today. We’ll send you everything you need to repair your paintwork along with clear instructions on how to achieve a perfect finish.

About the Audi A3

The Audi A3 is one of the UK’s most popular premium compact cars, produced since 1996 and now in its fourth generation. Available as a three-door hatchback, five-door Sportback, saloon, and cabriolet, the A3 is Audi’s highest-volume seller in the UK and is offered in a wide range of standard, metallic, and pearlescent finish options.

Audi’s paint code system uses a combination of letters and numbers that can vary by production year and market, making accurate identification important before ordering. Chipex stocks colour-matched touch up paint for every UK-market A3 shade from the 8L first generation through to the current 8Y.

Audi A3 Generations and Paint Code Location

The Audi A3 has run across four main generations:

8L (1996–2003) · 8P (2003–2013) · 8V (2012–2020) · 8Y (2020–present)

Your Audi A3 paint code is typically a four-character alphanumeric code. On 8P, 8V, and 8Y models, the paint code sticker is most commonly located in the spare wheel well in the boot – lift the boot floor and check underneath the removable panel. On some models it may also appear inside the driver’s door jamb.

Audi paint codes can include a prefix that indicates the finish type. Codes beginning with ‘LZ’ typically denote a standard or metallic finish, while codes beginning with ‘LY’ or including ‘Z8’ variants indicate pearl or special effect finishes. If your code has multiple parts separated by a space or slash, use the main four-character portion when searching.

Common Audi A3 Paint Issues

Audi A3 owners most commonly need touch up paint for the following:

Stone chips on the front bumper, bonnet leading edge, and lower sills are the most frequent damage type – Audi’s sharp body lines make the sill area particularly susceptible to road debris. Mythos Black (LY9B) is the most popular A3 colour in the UK and requires careful application on any metallic finish: 2–3 thin coats with gentle blending.

Glacier White (LY9C) is a solid finish and the most forgiving A3 colour to repair – predictable blending and highly popular across all A3 generations. Quantum Grey (L2) and Floret Silver (LX7J) are common metallic shades on the 8V and 8Y that show chips clearly against their mid-tone finishes.

Not sure which kit is right for your damage? Read our guide on choosing the right Chipex kit

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Audi A3 Touch Up Paint

Choose from the range of colour swatches below.

ABSOLUTROT

AKOYASILBER

ALTOLL BLUE, ATOLLBLAU

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ALUMINIUMSILBER

ALUOPTIKLACK ELL

ALUSILBER, SILVER

AMALFIWEISS, BRANCO AMALFI

AMULETTROT

ANTHRAZIT MET MATT

AQUARIUS

ARA BLUE CRYSTAL, ARABLAU, MACAW BLUE CRYSTAL

ARKONA WHITE, ARKONAWEIß

ARKTISWEISS

ARROW GREY, AVIATOR GRAY, PFEILGRAU

ARUBABLAU

ASCARI BLUE, ASCARIBLAU

AUBERGINEGRAU

AVOCADO, AVOCADOGRÜN

AVUSSILBER

AZUL ESTORIL, ESTORILBLAU

AZUL MING, MING BLUE, MINGBLAU

AZUL SCUBA, SCUBABLAU

AZUL TURBO, TURBO BLUE, TURBOBLAU

BEERE

BELUGABRAUN, MARROM BELUGA

BRANCO GLACIAR, GLACIER WHITE, GLETSCHERWEIß

BRANCO IBIS, IBIS WHITE, IBISWEIß

BRILLANTSCHWARZ, BRILLIANT BLACK

BRILLIANT BLAU, BRILLIANT BLUE

BRILLIANT YELLOW, BRILLIANTGELB

BRILLIANTROT

CACTUS GREEN, KAKTUSGRUEN

CANVASBEIGE

CASABLANCA

CATALUNYA RED, CATALUNYAROT

CINZA DAKOTA, DAKOTAGRAU

CINZA LAVA, LAVAGRAU

CINZA MONÇÃO, MONSOON GRAY, MONSUNGRAU

CINZA NARDO, NARDO GRAY, NARDOGRAU

COOL SILVER, EISSILBER, PRATA COOL

COSMOS BLUE, KOSMOBLAU

DAKARBEIGE

DAYTONA GRAY, DAYTONAGRAU

DEEP SEA BLUE, TIEFSEEBLAU

DELFINGRAU

DENIMBLAU

DISTRICT GREEN, DISTRIKTGRÜN

DRACHENORANGE, DRAGON ORANGE

EBONYSCHWARZ

EISVOGELBLAU

EUROPABLAU, EUROPE BLUE

FLIEDERBLAU

FLIEDERBLAU

FLORETT SILVER, FLORETTSILBER

GARNET RED, VERMELHO GRANADA

HIBISKUSROT

IMOLA YELLOW, IMOLAGELB

ISISROT

JAIPURROT

JASPISGRUEN

JAVABRAUN, MARROM JAVA

JAVAGRUEN, JAVAGRÜN

KONDORGRAU

KORNBLUME

KRISTALLBLAU

KYALAMI GREEN, VERDE MANTIS

LASER RED, LASERROT

LAVAGRAU MATT

LE MANS

LEUCHTEND BLAU, SPRINTBLAU

LICHTSILBER, SILBERSEE

LIQUIDBLAU

LORBEERGRUEN

LOTUSGRAU

MANDELBEIGE