If you're planning a touch-up or a full respray, finding the correct paint code for your car is essential. This ensures an exact colour match and a professional finish. Most manufacturers include this code somewhere on your vehicle usually on a label or plate in specific areas.
The paint code is often found in one of the following locations:
Driver’s Side Door Jamb:
Open the driver's door and check the edge of the door or the door frame. A label here may include information such as VIN, tyre pressures, and the paint code.
Under the Bonnet (Engine Bay):
Some manufacturers place the paint code on the bulkhead, firewall, or underneath the bonnet near the latch.
Boot Area:
Check near the spare wheel well, boot lid, or side panels in the luggage compartment.
Inside the Glovebox:
Less common, but some vehicles have a sticker inside the glove compartment.
Here’s where you’re most likely to find your paint code, depending on the manufacturer:
Usually found on a label inside the driver's door frame.
Codes may appear as names (e.g. Frozen White, Moondust Silver) or short alphanumeric codes.
Often under the bonnet or inside the door frame.
Codes are typically three digits (e.g. Z22C, GAP, 547).
Commonly in the boot, under the carpet, or near the spare tyre.
Look for codes like LA7W (Reflex Silver) or LC9Z (Deep Black).
Located under the bonnet (on strut towers) or inside the driver's door.
Codes are usually numeric or alphanumeric (e.g. 300 Alpine White, A52 Space Grey).
Often placed on the radiator support, bonnet underside, or driver’s door jamb.
Common codes include 040 (Black), 775 (Iridium Silver).
Generally located on the driver’s door frame.
Codes include 1F7 (Silver), 3P0 (Super Red).
Usually on the driver’s door pillar or under the bonnet.
Typical codes are KH3 (Black), QAB (Pearl White).
The code may be labelled as "Paint," "Colour," "C/TR," "PNT" or something similar.
Paint codes vary in format: some are numbers (300), some alphanumeric (LZ9Y), and some may include slashes (C/TR: 1G3/FA09).
Don't confuse it with the VIN that’s a separate, much longer identification number.
If you're unable to locate the paint code:
Check your owner’s manual it may have a diagram showing where to look.
Contact the car manufacturer or a local dealership with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) they can usually look it up for you.
Driver's Side Door Sticker: Show a close-up of a door frame label with a highlighted paint code.
Under Bonnet Plate: Example of a sticker or plate with the paint code listed clearly.
Boot Compartment: Label near spare Tyre with the paint code circled.
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