Volkswagen paint code LB3Y
Coloradorot I Metallic, also listed as Coloradorot II Metallic, Grey Colorado Metallic, Hell Coloradorot Metallic.
- Code
LB3Y(also seen asQ7)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1996–2007 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
#42181Aapproximate
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Volkswagen models with paint code LB3Y
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 Caravelle | 1996–2007 ? | Coloradorot I Metallic |
| Volkswagen Eurovan | 1996–2007 ? | Coloradorot I Metallic |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1996–2007 | Coloradorot I Metallic |
| Volkswagen T4 | 1996–2004 | Coloradorot I Metallic |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2002–2007 | Coloradorot I Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Volkswagen Transporter (built 2015–2024)
Where to find code LB3Y 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 Coloradorot I Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen LB3Y and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as Q7).
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.