Paint: Application and ID

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 colours, both codes are written, divided by a "/". Then the main colour is to the left of "/".

Information about exterior colours

Manufacturer







1. BASF
2. Herberts
3. PPG
4. DuPont

Lacquer type







1. Solvent-based solid / metallic / pearl
2. Water-based metallic / pearl + 1K clear lacquer
3. Water-based solid + 1K clear lacquer
4. Solvent-based + 1K clear lacquer
5. Solvent-based pearl + 2K clear lacquer*
6. 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-coloured exterior







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