Volkswagen paint code C8
Antilope Metallic, also listed as Shanghaigelb, Tuerkis Metallic.
- Code
C8(also seen asLA8Z,LL6Y,LU1A)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Years
- 1985–1999
- Models
- 7
- Screen colour
#5E544Fapproximate
Volkswagen models with paint code C8
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 1985–1989 | Antilope Metallic |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1985–1989 | Antilope Metallic |
| Volkswagen L80 | 1985–1989 | Antilope Metallic |
| Volkswagen Lupo | 1985–1989 | Antilope Metallic |
| Volkswagen Phaeton | 1985–1989 | Antilope Metallic |
| Volkswagen Polo | 1985–1989 | Antilope Metallic |
| Volkswagen Taro | 1985–1989 | Antilope Metallic |
Where to find code C8 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 Antilope Metallic
Ask for Volkswagen C8 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LA8Z, LL6Y, LU1A).
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.