To find the paint code for your car, you can typically check for the manufacturer sticker on the driver side door panel. You can find this by opening the door and looking on the stickers located along the door’s side.
Other common areas where the sticker might be located include:
- Under the hood
- Inside the trunk
- Inside the glove box
- Inside the center console
- On the floor (behind passenger seat)
Paint codes are typically comprised of a combination of letters and numbers. Depending on the Make, it may begin with a letter or number.
The following are the most common (but, NOT the only) combinations you may see:
Acura: NH-XXXX
Audi: May be 2-4 numbers long and can include letters
BMW: Three numbers
Buick: Starts with WA, BC/CC, or U, may be prefaced by a three digit number and letter combination
Cadillac: Starts with WA, BC/CC, or U, may be prefaced by a three digit number and letter combination
Chevrolet: Starts with WA, BC/CC, or U, may be prefaced by a three digit number and letter combination
Chrysler: Starts with P, Q, G, or T, 3 digits with letters and numbers. May be prefaced by PNT.
Dodge: Starts with P, Q, G, or T, 3 digits with letters and numbers. May be prefaced by PNT.
Ford: Two digits with numbers and/or letters
GMC: Starts with WA, BC/CC, or U, may be prefaced by a three digit number and letter combination
Honda: NHXXXX or YRXXXXX
Hummer: Starts with WA, BC/CC, or U, may be prefaced by a three digit number and letter combination
Hyundai: Two digits with numbers and/or letters
Infiniti: Three digits with numbers and/or letters, may be fourth digit after a space
Isuzu: Three digits with numbers
Jeep: Starts with P, Q, G, or T, 3 digits with letters and numbers. May be prefaced by PNT. Older Jeeps may be two digits long.
Kia: Two digits with numbers and/or letters
Lexus: Three digits with numbers and/or letters, usually prefaced by CTR
Lincoln: Two digits with numbers and/or letters
Mazda: Two or three digits with numbers and/or letters
Mercedez Benz: DB-XXX
Mini: Three digits with numbers and/or letters
Mitsubishi: NH-XXXX
Nissan: Three digits with numbers and/or letters
Subaru: Three digits with numbers and/or letters
Suzuki: Three digits with numbers and/or letters
Toyota: Three digits with numbers and/or letters, usually prefaced by CTR
Volkswagen: Two to four digits with numbers and/or letters
After finding your paint code, you can make sure to select the correct paint code on ReveMoto’s painted options to match your vehicle. Our paint codes are typically listed after the paint color name in parentheses [Example: Polished Metal Metallic (NH737M)]. While there may be different names for the paint colors, the paint code will remain the same and is the most accurate in determining the exact paint color for your car.
If you still cannot find your paint code, no big deal! You can easily call your local dealership to get this information. Simply provide them with your VIN (vehicle identification number), which is typically found on the driver side door panel or on your car insurance. They will be able to give you the exact paint code for your car that you would have otherwise found on the sticker.
Visit this page to get more information on how to find your car’s paint code:
Find My Car’s Paint Code