Volkswagen paint code LA8Y
Bronzegrau Metallic.
- Code
LA8Y(also seen asU2,U5)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 1984–1990 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 6
- Screen colour
#60554Capproximate
Volkswagen models with paint code LA8Y
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 Cabriolet | 1984–1990 ? | Bronzegrau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1984–1990 | Bronzegrau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1984–1990 | Bronzegrau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Rabbit | 1984–1990 ? | Bronzegrau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 1984–1990 | Bronzegrau Metallic |
| Volkswagen Vanagon | 1984–1990 ? | Bronzegrau Metallic |
Where to find code LA8Y 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 Bronzegrau Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen LA8Y and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as U2, U5).
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.