How do you read a Ford paint code?

To read a Ford paint code, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Look for the Stickers in the Driver’s Side Door Jam
The paint code for your Ford vehicle is typically listed on stickers located in the driver’s side door jam. These stickers contain important information about your vehicle, including the paint code.
Step 2: Google the Paint Code
Once you have located the paint code on the stickers in the driver’s side door jam, you can simply Google the code to find the corresponding paint color for your Ford vehicle.
It’s important to note that the paint code is simply a way of identifying the shade of paint that was used on your vehicle when it was manufactured. Changing the color code would require repainting your Ford in a different color.
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What is the paint code of the Ford VIN?

VIN tags contain a lot of information and numerous abbreviated headings. The paint code will be located underneath the barcode and may be prefixed by “EXT PNT,” which stands for exterior paint. Descriptions like Oxford White won’t be on the sticker; instead, it will be Z1 or M6887A/Z1.

How do I match a paint color code?

Peel the painted drywall paper from the wall while trying not to damage the drywall itself. Once you get your sample, take it to your local paint store or a big-box retailer like The Home Depot or Lowe’s, and they will match the color using a spectrophotometer.

How do I find out what color my Ford car is?

Open the driver’s door locate the VIN label on the driver’s door jamb. Your paint code will be located underneath the barcode. The characters to the right of EXT pnt.

How does a paint code look?

The paint code is typically 3-4 letters or numbers printed on a metal plate (the size of a wallet) or sticker. The codes will look something like: 1AB. 3T3.

Which number is my paint code?

The paint code is sometimes printed near the VIN number, although you may need to look for it separately. Common paint code locations include the driver’s side door jamb, in the boot and under the bonnet.

What is my paint code by VIN?

Your vehicle’s VIN does not include paint code information. The paint code for your specific car is stated on the information sticker posted on the door frame of your vehicle.

How do I identify a paint color?

Many paint companies and home improvement stores offer mobile apps to help match paint. Simply download the app to your phone, take a photo of the painted object or surface you want to match, upload it, and the app will provide the closest color match the brand has a.

Does VIN number tell paint color?

Your car’s VIN gives you a lot of information about your vehicle, but it won’t give you your paint code. So, where can you go to find automotive paint color? Most vehicles have paint codes listed inside the driver’s door jamb.

What do paint color codes mean?

The letters represent where the color lands on a color wheel. So, Snow Shadow Blue is in the Blue Green hue family. The number represents where that color falls within the hue. Snow Shadow Blue’s 50 means that it is in the middle of the Blue Green hue.

How do you read color codes?

Hex color codes start with a pound sign or hashtag (#) and are followed by six letters and/or numbers. The first two letters/numbers refer to red, the next two refer to green, and the last two refer to blue. The color values are defined in values between 00 and FF (instead of from 0 to 255 in RGB).