This SAE Recommended Practice is designed to provide readily accessible paint and trim code information on all passenger vehicles, lightweight trucks, and vans in a way that minimizes the time and effort required to locate and effectively use that information for body repair, parts ordering, vehicle maintenance, and information systems.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to standardize locations for permanent labels on the vehicle to identify the body paint and trim colors as applied by the vehicle manufacturer. The label is to be readily accessible and readable without using tools.

Rationale

This document has been reaffirmed to comply with the SAE 5-Year Review policy.