Paint Codes

Paint Code

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Exterior colour, colour codes





Exterior colour, code / supplier / paint type. Written in two groups divided by a -.





The first group (3 digits) is the exterior colour, the last group (2 digits) is the supplier and paint type.

If the car has 2 colors, both codes are written, divided by a "/". Then the main colour is to the left of "/".

Information about exterior colors





Manufacturer
- BASF
- Herberts
- PPG
- DuPont

Lacquer type





- Solvent-based solid / metallic / pearl
- Water-based metallic / pearl + 1K clear lacquer
- Water-based solid + 1K clear lacquer
- Solvent-based + 1K clear lacquer
- Solvent-based pearl + 2K clear lacquer*
- Water-based solid / metallic / pearl + 2K clear lacquer

* Depending on the transparent pearl paint, it contains a solid colour that is to be applied before the pearl paint.

Two-colored exterior
If the car has two colors, both codes are written, divided by a "/". Then the main colour is to the left of "/".