Volkswagen paint code C7
Braun Metallic.
- Code
C7(also seen asLD8V)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1986–1987 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 6
- Screen colour
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Volkswagen models with paint code C7
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 Golf | 1986–1987 | Braun Metallic |
| Volkswagen Golf Variant | 1986–1987 | Braun Metallic |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1986–1987 | Braun Metallic |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1986–1987 | Braun Metallic |
| Volkswagen Passat Cc | 1986–1987 ≈ | Braun Metallic |
| Volkswagen Touareg Fl | 1986–1987 ? | Braun Metallic |
5 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Volkswagen Cc (built 2008–2018)
- Volkswagen Corrado (built 1988–1995)
- Volkswagen ID 4 (built 2020–present)
- Volkswagen Sharan (built 1995–2022)
- Volkswagen Touareg (built 2002–present)
Where to find code C7 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 Braun Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen C7 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LD8V).
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.