Audi paint code 8A
Aquarius Metallic, also listed as Tiefseeblau Metallic.
- Code
8A(also seen asLY6X,LZ5A)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Years
- 1998–2015
- Models
- 27
- Screen colour
#3E796Fapproximate
Audi models with paint code 8A
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A3 Cabrio | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A3 Sportback | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A3/S3 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A4 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A4 Allroad Quattro | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A4 Cabrio | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A4/S4 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A4L | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A5 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A5 Cabrio | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A5 Coupe | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A5/S5 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A6/S6 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A6L | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi A8/S8 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi Cabrio | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi Q5 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi S3 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi S4 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi S4 Cabrio | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi S5 | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi S5 Cabrio | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi TT | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi TT Coupe | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi TT Roadster | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
| Audi TT S-Line | 1998–2003 | Aquarius Metallic |
Where to find code 8A on your Audi
Vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well and in the service booklet. Four characters starting with L, such as LY9B (Brilliant Black) or LY7W (Floret Silver).
Touch-up paint for Aquarius Metallic
Ask for Audi 8A and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LY6X, LZ5A).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.