G3
Malvenrot
Audi paint code G3
Malvenrot, also listed as Nanograu Metallic, Pinotrot.
- Code
G3(also seen asLX7M,LY3B,LY3E)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1980–2024 across Audi
- Models
- 5
- Same paint on
- Volkswagen
- Screen colour
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Audi models with paint code G3
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 100 | 1986–1992 | Malvenrot |
| Audi 200 | 1986–1992 ? | Malvenrot |
| Audi 80 | 1986–1992 | Malvenrot |
| Audi 90 | 1986–1992 ? | Malvenrot |
| Audi SQ2 | 1986–1992 ? | Malvenrot |
12 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Audi A1 (built 2010–present)
- Audi A1 Sportback (built 2010–present)
- Audi A3 (built 1996–present)
- Audi A3 Cabrio (built 1996–present)
- Audi A3 Sportback (built 1996–present)
- Audi A3/S3 (built 1999–present)
- Audi Q2 (built 2016–present)
- Audi Q3 (built 2011–present)
- Audi S3 (built 1999–present)
- Audi TT (built 1998–2023)
- Audi TT Coupe (built 1998–2023)
- Audi TT Roadster (built 1998–2023)
Where to find code G3 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 Malvenrot
Ask for Audi G3 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LX7M, LY3B, LY3E).
This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.