Audi paint code 9X
Dakarbeige Metallic.
- Code
9X(also seen asLY1Q)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2005–2016 across Audi
- Models
- 18
- Screen colour
#7F6F5Eapproximate
Audi models with paint code 9X
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A1 | 2010–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A3 | 2005–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A3 Cabrio | 2005–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A3/S3 | 2005–2016 ≈ | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A4 | 2005–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A4 Allroad Quattro | 2005–2016 ? | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A4/S4 | 2005–2016 ≈ | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A4L | 2005–2016 ? | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A5 | 2007–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A6 | 2005–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A6 Allroad Quattro | 2005–2016 ? | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A6/S6 | 2005–2016 ≈ | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi A6L | 2005–2016 ? | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi Q5 | 2008–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi S3 | 2005–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi TT Coupe | 2005–2016 | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi TT Roadster | 2005–2016 ≈ | Dakarbeige Metallic |
| Audi TT S-Line | 2005–2016 ≈ | Dakarbeige Metallic |
Where to find code 9X 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 Dakarbeige Metallic
Ask for Audi 9X and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LY1Q).
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.