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Paint code on a T3

Posted: 18 Aug 2014, 10:49
by Franz Reiner
Hallo - i have a 1989 T3 and need to touch it up a bit - anybody know where i can find the paint code? Thanks Reiner

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 18 Aug 2014, 12:01
by R0B
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... colour.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 18 Aug 2014, 14:26
by boatbuilder
On a label on the inside of the metal "box" under the passenger seat.

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 18 Aug 2014, 15:14
by OLD ONE
I also am looking for paint code... As I have swivel seats will I have to remove the swivel to find details?, as I have checked all arount seat area.

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 23 Aug 2014, 18:06
by OLD ONE
As in my previous post...I have hunted all around passenger seat and can find nothing. Do I have to remove seat swivel to get into seat box to find code??
Any ideas :idea

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 23 Aug 2014, 23:14
by boatbuilder
It's on one of the sides, inside and towards the rear of the box.
Why not post a photo of the van and I bet some one will know the code. .

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 24 Aug 2014, 00:09
by R0B
You would be better getting your local autopaint place to match the colour of the van.As the paint on your van will not be the same shade as when new.

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 25 Aug 2014, 10:15
by OLD ONE
boatbuilder....Thanks for info. Had a look at rear end of seat box, found a metal label inside, I hope this is what I am looking for, but I will have to remove Leisure battery to be able to read it :ok

Rob....Unfortunately I do not have a decent paint paint shop local. I guess I must hunt around for one. Google ?? of make some enquires..Thanks.

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 25 Aug 2014, 10:23
by jasd1978
It's sometimes on a white sticker below steering wheel. Mine is. It has loads of other info on it too.
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Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 19 Nov 2014, 14:18
by OLD ONE
OK..... Finally removed battery and found the plate pop riveted to side of seat box...

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03 5 0170 2520 63
D6D6AC OHN

HH 064 382
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Checked all info I can find on paint. Nothing matches :cry:

Help please

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 19 Nov 2014, 20:28
by ZsZ
D6D6 - Timor beige both upper and lower side

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 20 Nov 2014, 08:44
by OLD ONE
Well done that man :lol: .Thank you ZsZ

Re: Paint code on a T3

Posted: 21 Nov 2014, 19:17
by ZsZ
Samba link I forgot to mention:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=527875" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;