The paint number is a edict identifying the distemper colour originally painted on the reason of an Car at the plant. Provided the vehivle needs a cutting edge coat of gloss, either for touch-ups or to Stop off collision repair, the exact colour can be ordered by using this code. The paint number decal can be constitute in one of four places on the Car oppose.
Instructions
1. Discover the metal plates and decals on the auto body. The paint number is a code of numbers and/or letters written beside or under one of these identifying words or phrases: color, (or colour on older European models) / paint no / primary and secondary paint / exterior paint color / paint code / lower body and upper body (for two-tone paint colors) / exterior paint number / C/TR: (for Toyota, Lexus and Scion) / paint number.
2. Check for paint numbers on interior decals. Many General Motors, Saab and Isuzu models show a paint number in the glove compartment. Several Kia vehicles feature the paint number on a decal under the driver's seat.
Look at the driver's side door to locate paint numbers for most Acura, Chrysler, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land/Range Rover, Mazda, Mercedes, Saab, Toyota, Lexus, and Scion models. The decal or plate may be on found on the front or back side of the door, or on the forward or rear jamb.
4. Look for the paint number on a decal in the trunk on several Audi, General Motors and Volkswagen vehicles. The plate or decal is likely to be on the side wall, under the carpet or on the body inside the wheel well that holds the spare tire.3. A few models have paint codes on decals under the dash or near the VIN plate.
5. Look under the hood for paint number decals on most BMW, Lamborghini, Mini, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and Volvo cars. Many Mercedes products, and older Infiniti, Lexus, Toyota and Nissan models, have the numbers on the undersides of hood covers, the tops of the wheel wells and on frame tops behind the grill.
