Paint Code Guide

Where to find your American Motors paint code

The factory colour code that gives your American Motors its exact colour — find it once and order a perfect-match touch-up.

On most American Motors models the paint code is on a sticker in the driver-side door jamb, next to Paint. The code there — for example P1 — is your colour. Copy it exactly.

Where the paint code label is located on the car
Open the driver's door and look at the door jamb — the pillar the latch closes against.
Paint P1
The highlighted value is your paint colour — here P1. Copy it exactly; ignore any trim code.

If it's not there

  • Under the bonnet — strut towers or slam panel.
  • Glovebox, or the boot near the spare wheel.
  • Service book or your original paperwork.

What a American Motors paint code looks like

P1

A short colour code printed next to Paint — for example P1. Copy the code shown on your own car, letters and numbers.

American Motors paint code — FAQ

Where is the paint code on a American Motors?

It's on a sticker in the driver-side door jamb. If it's not there, check the other spots listed above.

What does a American Motors paint code look like?

A short code of letters and numbers next to Paint — for example P1.

There are several codes — which one do I use?

Use the one labelled paint or colour. Ignore interior/trim codes — they don't match your bodywork.

I still can't find my American Motors paint code

Send us a clear photo of the label and we'll read it for you, then match your exact colour.

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