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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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I need some help, I just got a 98 coupe and I would like someone to tell me where can I find the paint code, the color is light carmine red metalic. Thanks
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have you tried the forum search
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On the glove box door.
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On the glove box door.
Inside the glove door, one of the last numbers on the list.

This would be the RPO code:
86U Exterior color Magnetic Red II Clear Coat for a 1999. ( mine
) ( This is for the darker RED )

Also I have this :

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BC/CC (Base coat/Clear coat) U127B
I think this is from the same sticker.

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I think I found it, its on the left rear floor compartment cover, its a little tag about 3"x4" with all kinds of numbers and the vin# on it also.

Again thanks for everyones help. Jin
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Yes all the codes are on a label in the trunk compartment cover
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1998 Light Carmine Red Metallic is code 53U.
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