G6
Marsrot I
Volkswagen paint code G6
Marsrot I, also listed as Marsrot II, Nachtschwarz Metallic.
- Code
G6(also seen asLH9Z)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1976–2012 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 9
- Screen colour
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Volkswagen models with paint code G6
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 | 1976–1988 | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Cabriolet | 1976–1988 ? | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Caddy | 1979–1988 | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1976–1988 | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1979–1988 | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1976–1988 | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Polo | 1976–1988 | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Rabbit | 1976–1988 ? | Marsrot I |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 1976–1988 | Marsrot I |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Volkswagen Crafter (built 2006–present)
- Volkswagen Taro (built 1989–1997)
Where to find code G6 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 Marsrot I
Ask for Volkswagen G6 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LH9Z).
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.