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Offline Godders99

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What is the paint code for this?
« on: 17 May 2025, 14:16 »
Dumb question but what colour is this?  Dealer described it as moonstone grey.   But the touch up paint that arrived isn’t it.

Any ideas?  Can t find any paint code labels on the car anywhere. 






Offline SRGTD

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Re: What is the paint code for this?
« Reply #1 on: 17 May 2025, 16:43 »
Paint code LA7C is correct for VW Moonstone Grey.

VW used to attach a data label including paint code details for the car to the boot floor or the spare wheel well, and a second copy of the label in the front of the service book or owner’s manual. However, with service records having gone digital there’s no longer a service book and I think VW owner’s manuals are also online now. I also think they’ve stopped putting the data label in the boot.

With those see-through paint pens, sometimes the paint can appear to be wrong colour in the pen and needs a really good shake for a few minutes so the agitator ball in the pen can mix the contents thoroughly. Once mixed, in case it’s the wrong colour I’d try it on a piece of white card first and hold it next to your car to check for colour match.

If the paint doesn’t match, that suggests a Moonstone Grey label has been attached to a paint pen containing something other than Moonstone Grey paint.
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Offline Godders99

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Re: What is the paint code for this?
« Reply #2 on: 17 May 2025, 18:58 »
Yes did give a good shake and painted on a bit of paper.  Came out the same - more of a clay colour . Just wanted to check before ordering from another supplier I was even asking for the right colour .  Will try again and see what happens

Offline The_Doc

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Re: What is the paint code for this?
« Reply #3 on: 18 May 2025, 02:17 »
You can get touch up paint from your dealer, direct from VW. Not too expensive either.
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Offline Godders99

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Re: What is the paint code for this?
« Reply #4 on: 21 May 2025, 12:03 »
Turns out the paint in the first picture was a dud and not he right colour dispite the label.   After getting the genuine  vw one all was sorted.