J3
Monacoblau
Volkswagen paint code J3
Monacoblau, also listed as Turca-Anthrazit Metallic.
- Code
J3(also seen asLA5D,LR6W)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 1980–2006 across Volkswagen
- Models
- 6
- Same paint on
- Porsche
- Screen colour
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Volkswagen models with paint code J3
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 Caddy | 1980–1998 | Monacoblau |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 1980–1998 ? | Monacoblau |
| Volkswagen Eurovan | 1980–1998 ? | Monacoblau |
| Volkswagen Lt | 1980–1998 | Monacoblau |
| Volkswagen T4 | 1990–1998 | Monacoblau |
| Volkswagen Vanagon | 1980–1998 ? | Monacoblau |
3 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- Volkswagen Multivan (built 2021–present)
- Volkswagen Phaeton (built 2001–2016)
- Volkswagen Transporter (built 2015–2024)
Where to find code J3 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 Monacoblau
Ask for Volkswagen J3 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as LA5D, LR6W).
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.