Volkswagen paint code A7
Lichtgrau I, also listed as Lichtgrau II, Saltlakegrey Metallic, Silver Mirror Metallic.
- Code
A7(also seen asLD7Z,LG7X,LG9R,P4)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Silver
- Code in use
- 1965–2009 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 10
- Screen colour
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Volkswagen models with paint code A7
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 Beetle | 1965–2003 | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen Cabriolet | 1965–2007 ? | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen Crafter | 2006–2007 | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen GTI | 1965–2007 ? | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1974–2007 | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1979–2007 | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen Phaeton | 2001–2007 | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen Sedan Vw Mex (bug) | 1965–2007 ? | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen T5 | 2003–2007 | Lichtgrau I |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2002–2007 | Lichtgrau I |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Volkswagen Transporter (built 2015–2024)
Where to find code A7 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 Lichtgrau I
Ask for Volkswagen A7 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LD7Z, LG7X, LG9R).
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.