How do i find the paint code?

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:30 am

I know my car colour is called Pearl Diamond Black, but where do i find the actual code i need to order it from VW. Thanks in advance

loud · Post by **loud** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:21 pm

iirc its in the boot somewhere, near the spare wheel

inder · Post by **inder** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:33 pm

I think its LC9Z

Your VW dealer can look it up for you via number plate or VIN number

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:18 pm

As loud said, it's in your boot on the left hand side under the carpet.

inder · Post by **inder** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:16 pm

also in the car handbook, on the data-sticker

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:07 pm

yup under the boot lining.
mine was a weird code
and apparently a rare colour being.. Blue-Anthracite Pearl

-Ben-

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:31 am

Defo LC9Z Pearl Black or in seat C9Z Black magic. Same colour.

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:14 am

i went to VW and they ran it through the VIN, came out as C9Z, wonder what the L stands for

inder · Post by **inder** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:35 pm

VW paint codes start with L, but I think it makes no difference?

Glad I posted the correct code

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:04 pm

i was wondering how big is the spray can is that VW sell to you for 12 quid, i bought the touch up paint and its tiny! I need to get more paint to paint my whole thingy from the grill, so how many of those spray cans will i need?

inder · Post by **inder** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:07 pm

VW spray paint is only 150ml, comes with laquer too though

try this company, for an exact match: http://www.paints4u.com/

gti_black · Post by **gti_black** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:25 pm

old post i know, but a few questions i wanted to ask.

this site

http://www.paints4u.com/ProductDetails. ... uctID=5264

is selling 400ml paint + g3 compound. what on earth is g3 compound. is it another name for lacquer??

i need a small amount of paint for paintiing smallt things like the badges etc so just wandering if the above stuff is any good?

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:08 pm

gti_black wrote:old post i know, but a few questions i wanted to ask.

this site

http://www.paints4u.com/ProductDetails. ... uctID=5264

is selling 400ml paint + g3 compound. what on earth is g3 compound. is it another name for lacquer??

i need a small amount of paint for paintiing smallt things like the badges etc so just wandering if the above stuff is any good?

G3 compound is a cutting compound made by Farecla. A lot of body shops use it to bring the car up to a nice shine after the bodywork has been flatted.

gti_black · Post by **gti_black** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:10 pm

hmm. so its not absolutely neccesary is it. surely paint then lacquer would do the job?? wouldnt it??

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:19 pm

For little stuff like badges, Paint followed by Lacquer is fine.

I've got one to Lacquer on Saturday, it'll be my 4th 6N2 rear badge

I've also done 3 front badges a GTi badge and a 9N badge which is a bit harder.