Volkswagen paint code LD7U
Offroadgrey Metallic.
- Code
LD7U(also seen asM3)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 2002–2011 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
#343F43approximate
Volkswagen models with paint code LD7U
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 Caddy | 2002–2011 | Offroadgrey Metallic |
| Volkswagen Crafter | 2006–2011 | Offroadgrey Metallic |
| Volkswagen Multivan Beach | 2002–2011 ? | Offroadgrey Metallic |
| Volkswagen T5 | 2003–2011 | Offroadgrey Metallic |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2002–2011 | Offroadgrey Metallic |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Volkswagen Multivan (built 2021–present)
- Volkswagen Transporter (built 2015–2024)
Where to find code LD7U 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 Offroadgrey Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen LD7U and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as M3).
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.