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Title: Colour Code
Post by: danhock on 19 February 2004, 16:13

Where would i find the colour code for my Mk1 cab???!?!?
I think i'm having a stupid day cos i cant find the plate anywhere.

Title: Re:Colour Code
Post by: vixteris on 19 February 2004, 18:02

http://www.gti16v.org/vwcc1983.htm

some cars have a paint code on the inside of the bootlid i think, however im not so lucky but i reckon the lagos yellow on that site is a pretty close match for mine.
sorry if its no good :-\

Title: Re:Colour Code
Post by: AdamB on 19 February 2004, 18:12

It may be on a sticker on the rear beam, behind the back seat. Thats where mine is

Title: Re:Colour Code
Post by: danhock on 23 February 2004, 11:23

Thanks Adam..

Found it..
The colour Code is LK3A.
No where on earth can i get this from, nobody has heard  of it!!

Title: Re:Colour Code
Post by: 8vgti on 23 February 2004, 13:28

Have you tried Partco as they make up paint from the codes? May even be worth trying Halfords as they now suppposedly offer this service??

Title: Re:Colour Code
Post by: danhock on 23 February 2004, 13:52

I'll try partco.
I tried Halfords and they were about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

Title: Re:Colour Code
Post by: danhock on 25 February 2004, 14:57

Ive got the paint!!

Its apparently called Spicy Paprika Red and is very rare...