The VK Commodore (1984–1986) followed the VH. Below is every factory paint code we have recorded for the VK Commodore, with an approximate colour swatch so you can narrow down your car’s original shade before you buy paint.
VK Commodore paint codes
| Paint code | Finish and notes | Colour name | Approx. swatch | Colour family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A9S | Mid green, metallic | Everglade | Green | |
| U4E | Medium blue, metallic | Pacific Blue | Blue | |
| U4G | Medium red, metallic. Also listed as a Vacationer special order (P.O. XY8) | Venetian Red | Red | |
| U4H | Medium yellow, solid | Butternut | Yellow | |
| U4I | Medium grey, metallic | Silver Slate | Grey | |
| U4J | Red, solid | Venus Red | Red | |
| U4K | Medium blue, metallic | Formula Blue | Blue | |
| U4L | Medium blue, metallic. Also listed as a Vacationer special order (P.O. XY8) | Zodiac Blue | Blue | |
| U4Q | Light brown, solid | Almond | Brown | |
| U5A | White, solid | Alpine | White | |
| U5B | Silver, metallic | Asteroid | Silver | |
| U5C | Light blue, solid | Coral | Blue | |
| U5D | Mid blue, metallic | Spindrift | Blue | |
| U5E | Dark blue, metallic | Cerulean | Blue | |
| U5F | Light green, solid | Bamboo | Green | |
| U5G | Mid green, metallic | Avocado | Green | |
| U5H | Dark green, metallic | Mistletoe | Green | |
| U5I | Light brown, solid | Rye | Brown | |
| U5J | Mid brown, metallic | Brandy | Brown | |
| U5K | Dark brown, metallic | Cork | Brown | |
| U5L | Red, solid | Maranello | Red | |
| U5M | Light copper, metallic | Corniche | Copper | |
| U5N | Mid copper, metallic | Copper | Copper | |
| U5O | Dark copper, metallic | Cedar | Copper | |
| U5Q | Light brown, metallic | Flemington Tan | Tan | |
| U5V | Turquoise, metallic | Pacific Turquoise | Turquoise |
Swatches are approximate on-screen colours only. Screens vary, and decades of ageing, fading and repainting mean 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 VK Commodore
On a VK, the paint code is a three-character code (for example U5A) that appears in the vehicle’s option and paint listing, usually on the compliance or build plate. Check the plate and match the code to the list above.
- Many cars 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 inside door shuts, under the parcel shelf or behind trim, and take a sample to a paint supplier for matching.
- If you are between two similar shades, compare against an original sample rather than relying on a screen.
Buying paint for your VK Commodore
Once you have your code, you have two practical options:
- Touch-up paint and spray cans for chips, scratches and small panels.
- Mixed paint by code or sample for panel and full resprays, from your local automotive paint supplier.
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| Years | 1973–1974 |
|---|---|
| Body | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
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