How to find your colour code.

- Early cars will have a letter stamped after the number, but only on the data tag on the body

- Commercial vehicles, like G wagons, will often have a four digit number, but when you remove the extra digit, you will then get the three digit code.

You can find the code in the following ways, using the pictures below as examples:

- Up until 1964 the colour code was on a small plate with the body number. It was screwed to either the r/h inner side of the engine bay or in front of the radiator. 

- From 1964 up until the mid 00's you should be able to find a plate screwed or riveted to the panel in front of the radiator with a whole lot of three digit numbers on it. You are looking for the one with a letter, usually a G or a H.

- From the early 00's you can find it on the B pillar (the pillar the rear door hinges on a 4 door vehicle) on the drivers side. It is a sticker with the VIN number and the paint code.

- Every  vehicle made has a datacard. This is essentially a build sheet for the vehicle. It includes things like engine number, options fitted, exterior and interior colours.