Paint Code.

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 10:53 pm

Could someone tell me how to find out exactly what colour my car is, I know it has something to do with the sticker thats in the boot of the car.

And would this be a RAL colour.

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Tue Oct 14, 2003 11:15 am

Yes, it will be on the code sticker. RAL colours are uni-colours, so that's not an OE Volkswagen colour for sure. Look for a code that starts with "L" followed by a letter, then a digit, and finally a letter.

Example;

Mine is Dragongreenpearl: LC6P

If you know the code, we can look up the name, or vice-versa. Karl is working on a paintcodes guide.

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 7:37 pm

Hi there, cheers for the help. I got the code its : LA5C

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 8:15 pm

According to 'the list', that colour is 'Surf Blue' (Solid).

Does that sound right?

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:57 pm

Yep that sounds about right. I was actaully looking for a RAL number or something so that i could order it through work, Does it tell you that or will i have to look at the color chart.

Cheers

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 6:12 pm

Good question.

...

/lost me

Anyone know?

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 7:52 pm

this is from the VW paint chart

RAL Colours are not listed individually, For the paint number the "R" is replaced bt "L"

So yours would be RA5C

hope that helps...

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Fri May 21, 2004 8:43 pm

Hi,

Whats the color code for Marcarto Blue (something like that anyway)?

I really need it! where would you recommend getting paint stick from?

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Fri May 21, 2004 9:29 pm

mercato blue: LA5M

Taken from the Paint Code Thread (topped in the DIY section).

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Fri May 21, 2004 10:33 pm

Hi, thanks for the reply!

have u got ne idea of ne1 hu does body work?

Minor bodywork repairs?

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Sat May 22, 2004 5:16 pm

If anyone has a list of mk3 colours and how to adjust for 10+ years of fade that'd be proper bo. My paint code stickers melted long ago..