EXTERIOR
PAINT CODE
LOCATIONS
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These locations have not been confirmed, this list is for reference only.
GM vehicles
(Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, GMC, Geo)
Usually begins with the letters U or WA, followed by several (4) numbers.
Spare tire cover in the trunk (lift the mat), or on the inside of the trunk
lid.
Ford vehicles
(Ford, Lincoln, Mercury)
Doorjamb.
Chrysler vehicles
(Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Eagle)
Radiator support.
The code is three characters. Also check inside driver's door, near door latch.
European vehicles
(Audi, Volkswagen)
Inside the trunk, under mat or seat back panel, doorjamb or in the driver's
rear wheel well.
The code should be two digits, normally two letters or a letter and a number.
Asian vehicles
(Acura, Honda, Kia, Mazda)
Doorjamb or Firewall. Code begins with a letter
Asian vehicles
(Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota)
Firewall or Doorjamb. Code should be 2 digits
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"BMW"
Inner strut tower on the driver or passenger side of car.
The code should contain three numbers.
"INFINITI"
On a metal tag in the engine bay on the firewall.
The code should be three digits, normally two letters and a number.
"ISUZU"
On a metal tag in the engine bay on the firewall.
The code should be at least two digits long.
"LEXUS"
On a metal tag in the engine bay on the firewall.
The code should be three digits always beginning with a number.
"MERCEDES"
On a metal tag in the engine bay on the radiator support.
The code should be three numbers.
"SUBARU"
On a metal tag in the engine bay on the radiator support.
Should be a three-digit code, with the first two digits being numbers
(the third may be a number or a letter).
"VOLVO"
On a label under the hood near the driver or passenger strut towers.
The code should be three numbers long.