Volkswagen paint code 6J
Mercatoblau Metallic.
- Code
6J(also seen as6J6J,9990,LA5M)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 1999–2005 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
#00527Capproximate
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Volkswagen models with paint code 6J
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Bora | 1999–2005 | Mercatoblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Polo | 1999–2005 | Mercatoblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Sharan | 1999–2005 | Mercatoblau Metallic |
Where to find code 6J on your Volkswagen
Vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well and in the service booklet. Four characters starting with L, for example LC9X (Deep Black Pearl) or LB9A (Candy White), printed with the interior code.
Touch-up paint for Mercatoblau Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen 6J and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 6J6J, 9990, LA5M).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.