Volkswagen paint code C3
Neptunblau Metallic.
- Code
C3(also seen asLP5V)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 1983–1999 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 8
- Screen colour
#3F5F68approximate
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Volkswagen models with paint code C3
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 GTI | 1983–1999 ? | Neptunblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1983–1999 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1983–1999 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1983–1999 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Polo | 1983–1999 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen T4 | 1990–1999 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Taro | 1989–1997 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Vento | 1992–1999 | Neptunblau Metallic |
Where to find code C3 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 Neptunblau Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen C3 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LP5V).
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.