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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: CJA321 on 17 February 2012, 10:26

Title: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: CJA321 on 17 February 2012, 10:26

I know its in the boot, but am i right in thinking its LC7V?

Just couldnt see it on bradleys webpage...

And finding similar paints to mine... but differant codes :-\

Title: Re: paint code
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 February 2012, 10:37

I'm on a poorly set up monitor at the moment, is that grey or blue in your signature pic?

Title: Re: paint code
Post by: Len on 17 February 2012, 10:46

Looks grey to me.

Title: Re: paint code
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 February 2012, 11:55

In that case it'll either be Storm Grey (LK7Y) or pearl grey (LA7U)

If the sticker isn't in the boot you may be able to find another sticker inside your VW service booklet if you have it.

Title: Re: paint code
Post by: CJA321 on 18 February 2012, 14:32

Its grey, but only thing is paintcode says its LC7V....

i must be wrong... Halfrauds come up with that paintcode thou, and say its anthracite grey?

Title: Re: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: CJA321 on 20 February 2012, 20:13

Ok... So just discovered my Paint ins't actually Grey... As it looks  :grin: :laugh:

Its actually "Blue Anthracite, Pearl" Paint code - L C7V This was from Chassis number at Local vdub Garage.

Now, iv searched etc, and Looked at BoneyBradleys excelant MK3 Website, And on the paint section this code isnt actually listed for any MK3 of any age. (As far as i can see anyway...)

So its making it hard to find any kind of direct replacemant pannels...... Is there actually that much differance to this colour and Pearl Grey?!?!  :angry: :undecided:

Can kinda see a blue tinge in these photos

(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/phonephotos3061.jpg)
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/phonephotos3063.jpg)

Title: Re: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 20 February 2012, 20:37

Hmm yeah, it does look bluer in those pics. I've not seen that colour before.

Title: Re: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: CJA321 on 20 February 2012, 20:50

*Facepalm*  :grin: :grin: :angry: :angry:

Title: Re: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: twotwofour on 20 February 2012, 21:41

I'm pretty sure it's same paint code as mine. Mine looks more purple blue than grey though

Title: Re: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: Len on 21 February 2012, 12:46

mauve or puce I would say!

If you have the paint code correct Halfords will mix it for you!
And they always drop the L so there codes start with the second letter.

Title: Re: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: CJA321 on 21 February 2012, 13:47

Its really pearesant. looks differant in all kinds of light  :undecided:

yeah im just trying to find a direct replacemant bonnet atm. and all i can find is pearl grey.

Just dnt understand why its not listed on bradleys page

Title: Re: Paint Code, Is this some kinda stupid rare colour for a MK3??!?!
Post by: gm8 on 21 February 2012, 15:16

lc7v is on lots of mk4s , but never seen on a 3 !

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/DSCF0029.jpg)

I love the colour.