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You can easily cover scratches or spots on your vehicle by touching them up with your car’s original paint color. Finding an exact match for your paint color is the only way to ensure your touch-ups blend in seamlessly—but how do you find the color code for your paint? In this article, we’ll tell you exactly where to look on your car to find your color code for the perfect match. And, if you can’t find your color code anywhere, we’ll give you some alternative solutions you can try instead.
Things You Should Know
- Look for your vehicle information sticker to find your color code. Usually, it’s located on your dash, inside your door jamb, or in the trunk.
- If you can’t find your vehicle information sticker, try looking up your VIN on your car title or insurance. Then, you can contact your dealership.
- Look up your car’s make and model on a color code database for an easy way to find your color code.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I match the paint color on my car?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerOnce you find the color code, visit your auto body shop. They can use the code to pick out a paint that matches the color of your car, and can make adjustments if the match isn’t exact.
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QuestionWhat color is my Ford?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerTo find the color code for your Ford, look at the door jamb on the driver’s side. You should find an information label there. The color code should look like 2 characters (letters or numbers) followed by a / and a longer string of letters and numbers.
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QuestionWhat is the hardest color to match on a car?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerSilver and metallic paints are the most difficult to match, since it’s hard to achieve the same level of metallic shine when mixing up new paint.
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Tips
- Consider storing your VIN somewhere outside of your vehicle to have quick access to it in emergency situations.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.dmv.org/vehicle-history/find-vin.php
- ↑ https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/owner-resources/vehicle-specifications/what-is-the-paint-code-for-my-vehicle/
- ↑ https://carcody.com/paint-code-by-vin/
- ↑ https://www.dmv.org/vehicle-history/find-vin.php
- ↑ https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/
- ↑ https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/sample-registration-documents
- ↑ https://www.dmv.org/vehicle-history/find-vin.php
- ↑ https://www.ontario.ca/page/car-repair-shops-your-rights
About This Article
You can find a car color code by reading the vehicle information sticker inside the car. If the car requires touch-ups or repair work, you'll need the color code to determine the exact paint color. To locate the vehicle information sticker, try looking on the inside of the door jamb, on the inside of the car door, or on the driver’s side interior dash. Once you have found the sticker, find the label “VIN” to get the color code for the car. Sometimes the codes will be separated into the body color and the trim color. If you can’t find the “VIN” label, look for a “C” code instead. This indicates color and will state the car color code. To decode the car color code, contact your car dealership or manufacturer. For more information about finding a car color code, like how to find your car’s vehicle identification number, read on!
