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Paint Code - Description

PAINT CODE

DESCRIPTION

Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the Vehicle Safety Certification Label or the Body Code Plate.

The first digit of the paint code listed on the vehicle indicates the sequence of application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q = secondary coat. The color names provided in the Paint and Trim Code Description chart are the color names used on most repair product containers. Refer to paint.