Volkswagen paint code R1
Pythongelb I Metallic, also listed as Pythongelb II Metallic.
- Code
R1- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Yellow
- Code in use
- 2017–2023 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 5
- Same paint on
- Audi
- Screen colour
#B89B2Aapproximate
Volkswagen models with paint code R1
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 | 2017–2023 | Pythongelb I Metallic |
| Volkswagen City Jetta | 2017–2023 ≈ | Pythongelb I Metallic |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2017–2023 | Pythongelb I Metallic |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2017–2023 | Pythongelb I Metallic |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 2017–2023 | Pythongelb I Metallic |
3 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Volkswagen Lt (built 1975–2005)
- Volkswagen T4 (built 1990–2004)
- Volkswagen Taro (built 1989–1997)
Where to find code R1 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 Pythongelb I Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen R1 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
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.