48-215 Holden Paint Codes

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The 48-215 Holden (1948–1953) was Australia’s first mass-produced car, and it left the factory in a small range of solid colours. Below is every factory paint code we have recorded for the 48-215, with an approximate colour swatch so you can narrow down your car’s original shade before you buy paint.

48-215 Holden paint codes

Swatches are approximate on-screen colours only. Screens vary, and 70+ years of ageing, fading and repainting means no photo or swatch will match a real car. Always match against your own paint code, or a hidden, unfaded area of the car, before buying paint.

Where to find the paint code on a 48-215 Holden

On most 48-215s, colour information is found on the body number plate, which is usually fixed to the firewall in the engine bay. Check for a four-digit code that matches the list above.

Keep in mind:

• Many 48-215s have been repainted, so the plate shows the original colour, which may not be the colour on the car today.


• If the plate is missing or unreadable, look for original paint in unexposed areas such as under the rear parcel shelf, inside door shuts, or behind trim, and take a sample to a paint supplier for matching.


• Not sure what you’re looking at? Browse our 48-215 Holden overview.

Buying paint for your 48-215

Once you have your code, you have two practical options for small repairs and full resprays:

• Touch-up paint and spray cans for chips, scratches and small panels. Most paint suppliers can mix to a code or a colour sample.


• Mixed paint by code or sample for panel and full resprays, from your local automotive paint supplier.

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