The color of the car is the parameter that you just need to know. By eye to determine what paint this or that model is painted will not work. After all, each plant has its own shades that are used for painting. However, if the car needs repair with painting, it is quite easy to find out the coverage code.
It is necessary
- VIN number;
- warranty card;
- information sticker
Instructions
Step 1
To find out the number of the paint with which the body of your car is painted, you need to look under the hood of your iron horse. The manufacturer usually glues a special small information sheet there, which will clearly indicate the color of the coating applied to your car. To find it, you need to face the car and look directly at the engine. The sticker should be on the right.
Step 2
In some models, the manufacturer makes an information sticker not under the hood, but on the side of the driver's door. In order to find it, you need to open the door and carefully examine the counter. Usually the information is at the very bottom, almost near the floor. Here, too, the paint type is represented as a code.
Step 3
As for work with a car service, here you can also find out the paint number through computer selection. To do this, the service center specialists will carry out diagnostics and read from your car with the help of technology information about which shade of color was used for painting. Further, the computer itself will select the options that fit the description. However, experts recommend that you still try to find a specific mention of the color so that all shades clearly coincide with the factory ones.
Step 4
You can check the color of the car from your authorized dealer. To do this, you need the VIN number of the car. And already on it, representatives of the salon will be able to quickly find all the necessary information. If you have a new car, you can look for the paint number in the warranty card.
Step 5
If you want to know the color in general (for example, the car has been repainted, and you are interested in native painting), then you can contact the traffic police. The only thing to remember is that you will be told the general color without any shades. On the other hand, knowing the original color and brand of the car, you can go to an authorized dealer and, according to his data, restore in more detail the shade that was native to your car.
