Audi paint code 3G
Silbergruen Metallic, also listed as Smaragdschwarz Metallic.
- Code
3G(also seen asLX6Z,LY9W)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2003–2014 across Audi
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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Audi models with paint code 3G
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A8 | 2003–2007 | Silbergruen Metallic |
| Audi A8 L | 2003–2007 | Silbergruen Metallic |
| Audi A8/S8 | 2003–2007 ≈ | Silbergruen Metallic |
| Audi A8L | 2003–2007 ? | Silbergruen Metallic |
| Audi S8 | 2003–2007 | Silbergruen Metallic |
Where to find code 3G on your Audi
Vehicle data sticker in the spare-wheel well and in the service booklet. Four characters starting with L, such as LY9B (Brilliant Black) or LY7W (Floret Silver).
Touch-up paint for Silbergruen Metallic
Ask for Audi 3G and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LX6Z, LY9W).
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.