If your car’s paintwork has been damaged and you need to touch it up, using the exact same shade of paint is crucial. A mismatch, even a slight one, can draw attention to the repair and make the damage more noticeable. To ensure a perfect match, you need to use your car’s specific paint shade, which is identified by a unique colour code.
What is a Colour Code?
A colour code is a specific identifier assigned to your car’s paint colour. This code helps in quickly matching the paint for repairs and resprays. Once you have the colour code, you can purchase the exact paint needed to touch up your car.
Locating Your Automotive Paint Colour Code
Finding your car’s colour code can be challenging as it could be located in various places:
- Under the driver’s seat
- Inside the glove box
- On the boot lid
- In the well of the spare tire
- On the driver’s side door panel
If you can’t find the code in these locations, it should also be listed in your owner’s manual.
What to Do if You Can’t Find Your Colour Code
If you’re having trouble locating the colour code, you can use online paint code finders by entering your vehicle details. For the most accurate match, consider having your vehicle professionally assessed. Local specialists can use a Spectro reading to determine the exact colour code.
After Retrieving Your Colour Code
Once you have your colour code, you can purchase the matching paint from stores like Halfords or online. To test the paint before application, paint a metal sample, let it dry, then wax and compare it to your car’s paint. If the shade matches, you can proceed; if there’s a noticeable difference, recheck the code or consult a professional.
Professional Car Body Repairs
Remote Paint Repairs offers expert colour-matched car body repairs in your area. Using a spectrophotometer, their specialists achieve precise colour matching, ensuring that repairs blend seamlessly with the original paint. This tool allows for targeted repairs rather than a full panel respray, making the process cost-effective and efficient.
