Paint code information

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davemac
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Paint code information

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Hi everyone,

I've been struggling to get a paint code for my Mk2. I believe there should be a label in the boot. I can see that something was once there, but it has been peeled off. I'm not sure if there are any other stickers elsewhere on the car, but I'm hoping that someone might just recognise the colour from my picture?

Many thanks,
Dave
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What year is it?

Looks like ether tornado red or Parprika.


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Re: Paint code information

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Hi,

It's an early 1989, so manufactured in 1988. I tried a Halfords Tornado Red, but it was too much like a scarlet red when compared to the existing paint.

Thanks very much,
Dave


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The only Red paint colour offered for the UK market in 1989 was Parprika Red paint code LK3A

http://www.cybertects.co.uk/scirocco/pa ... s/1989.php

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88 Scirocco 16v, 1.8 litre PL, L90E
87 Scirocco 16v, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LY3D
82 Scirocco S2, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LK5Y
81 Scirocco S1, 1.6 litre 16v EW/PL, LA3V
80 Scirocco Storm, 1.6 EG, L98F, GTG 951W (sold, in PA)


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What a brilliant link, fascinating looking back at the range of colours offered by VW! Many thanks.


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Re: Paint code information

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Thank you for this information. That colour certainly looks like a match!

All the best,
Dave


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Re: Paint code information

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If you have the original owner's handbook, it's also on a sticker inside the front cover.


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