Volkswagen paint code 6K
Sunsetred Metallic.
- Code
6K(also seen asLA3X)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 2004–2024 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 10
- Screen colour
#6B1B19approximate
Volkswagen models with paint code 6K
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 Crosspolo | 2004–2024 ? | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2004–2024 | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf Blue Motion | 2004–2024 ? | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf Cabrio | 2004–2024 | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus | 2004–2014 | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan | 2014–2020 | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf Variant | 2004–2024 | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf Wagon | 2004–2009 ≈ | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2004–2024 | Sunsetred Metallic |
| Volkswagen Touran | 2004–2024 | Sunsetred Metallic |
Where to find code 6K 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 Sunsetred Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen 6K and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LA3X).
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.