Why you need this code
You will need this code in order to match your vehicle's original paint color in the paint selection process. Such as fixing a scratch or touch up. The manufacturers have used multiple locations for the ID plates & labels, which is why there are several possible locations they can be found. And the location can vary from year to year and even make and model.
Where to look
To find the Paint Code of your vehicle, you can take a look at the Compliance / Manufacturer's / Identification Plate, which should be somewhere on your automobile. It is roughly the size of a credit card, and the Paint code is referred to as "Paint" or "Ext. Color" even "BC/CC".
If you can't locate your paint code, asimple call your local dealer with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN #) and ask them for your paint code. They will gladly provide you with it.
| Acura | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Audi | 2 - Trunk lid 3 - Trunk compartment |
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| BMW | 4 - Right strut tower 5 - Left strut tower 6 - Rear engine compartment |
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| Cadillac | 2 - Trunk lid 3 - Trunk compartment 7 - Glove box |
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| Chevrolet | 1 - Driver side door jamb 2 - Trunk lid 3 - Trunk compartment 7 - Glove box |
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| Chrysler | 1 - Driver side door jamb 8 - Right firewall 9 - Center firewall 10 - Left firewall 11 - Radiator support |
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| Dodge | 1 - Driver side door jamb 4 - Right strut tower 5 - Left strut tower 8 - Right firewall 9 - Center firewall 10 - Left firewall 11 - Radiator support |
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| Ford | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Geo | 3 - Trunk compartment 8 - Right firewall 12 - Sun visior |
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| GMC | 7 - Glove box 13 - Passenger side door jamb 14 - Underside of driver seat |
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| Honda | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Hyundai | 1 - Driver side door jamb 9 - Center firewall 11 - Radiator support |
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| Infiniti | 1 - Driver side door jamb 8 - Right firewall 9 - Center firewall 10 - Left firewall |
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| Jeep | 1 - Driver side door jamb 8 - Right firewall 9 - Center firewall 10 - Left firewall |
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| Infiniti | 1 - Driver side door jamb 8 - Right firewall 10 - Left firewall 11 - Radiator support 14 - Underside of driver seat |
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| Kia | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Lexus | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Lincoln | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Mazda | 1 - Driver side door jamb 9 - Center firewall |
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| Mercedes | 1 - Driver side door jamb 11 - Radiator support 15 - Underside of hood |
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| Mercury | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| MINI | 4 - Right strut tower 8 - Right firewall |
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| Mitsubishi | 1 - Driver side door jamb 8 - Right firewall 9 - Center firewall 10 - Left firewall 11 - Radiator support |
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| Nissan | 1 - Driver side door jamb 8 - Right firewall 9 - Center firewall 11 - Radiator support 16 - Driver door hinge area |
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| Oldsmobile | 2 - Trunk lid 3 - Trunk compartment 7 - Glove box |
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| Pontiac | 1 - Driver side door jamb 2 - Trunk lid 3 - Trunk compartment 7 - Glove box |
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| Scion | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Subaru | 1 - Driver side door jamb 4 - Right strut tower 5 - Left strut tower |
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| Suzuki | 1 - Driver side door jamb 7 - Glove box 8 - Right firewall 9 - Center firewall 10 - Left firewall 11 - Radiator support |
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| Toyota | 1 - Driver side door jamb | |||
| Volkswagen | 2 - Trunk lid 3 - Trunk compartment |
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