SEAT car paint 

Paint products for SEAT brand vehicles are available in cans of various sizes, as well as in aerosols. Each paint is formulated with precision using our colour-matching software, based on the colour codes of Spanish cars—in this case, the SEAT colour code you provide after placing your order.

Once you’ve selected the paint quantity (i.e. the packaging), finalised your order, chosen your preferred delivery method, and completed payment, you must send us your SEAT colour code by email. Alternatively, you may enter this SEAT code directly into the designated field during the ordering process on our website.

SEAT paints are professional-grade, solvent-based formulations. They allow you to carry out your project successfully and with ease. Even when applied via aerosol spray, SEAT paints offer the same level of quality and durability as can-based products, since the aerosol cans are filled with the very same paint. As for aerosol topcoats, we offer 2-component options, meaning they include an integrated hardener to achieve the same level of durability as professional bodywork topcoats.

According to common experience among professional painters, especially bodywork specialists, it is well established that the new water-based paints used in the automotive sector are more difficult to apply and less durable over time than traditional solvent-based automotive paints.

Seat car colour codes

If you do not already have your colour code, it is essential that you begin your search to locate it. While we can guide you in this search, it is unfortunately not possible for us to provide your SEAT colour code. For the same model and year, the database may include over fifty shades of blue, for example, making it impossible to determine the right reference without a physical check.

Generally, it is quite easy to find the SEAT colour code on the vehicle’s bodywork—details are provided in the next section.

Let’s return to the key subject: how to mix and apply SEAT paint to the bodywork (for either touch-ups or full repaints).
If you are a private individual undertaking your own paint repair using aerosol or a spray gun, this is perfectly feasible, provided you limit the work to a small surface area (e.g. a door, bumper or wing). Beyond this, a professional paint booth is essential to ensure proper ventilation and the evacuation of paint fumes.

For smaller jobs, it’s entirely possible to achieve a quality result with basic dust-prevention measures. Wetting the ground, walls, or surrounding surfaces over a small area can help reduce airborne particles. Any residual dust that settles in the topcoat can always be removed with a polishing stage, achieving a flawless finish.

The SEAT colour paints we offer are available in two formats: either pre-diluted and ready to use (for 250ml and 500ml sizes), or in concentrated form (for 1L and 2L kits), where the thinner is supplied separately.

To estimate paint needs, calculate the surface area to be painted. In general, 250–300ml of ready-to-use paint is sufficient to cover up to 2 m².

The history of the manufacturer SEAT

SEAT is Spain’s leading car manufacturer. Recently, the CUPRA brand was introduced as a performance-oriented offshoot of the SEAT group.

Unlike most major European manufacturers, SEAT was founded later, in 1950, through a partnership between a national public body, a private bank, and the Italian manufacturer FIAT. SEAT quickly rose to become Spain’s number one car manufacturer.

The brand’s vehicles are primarily aimed at the general public, offering affordable pricing across a range of social classes. SEAT cars are known for their compact size and reliability, and often bear names inspired by Spanish cities or regions (e.g. León, Córdoba, Altea...).

Eventually, the Spanish government sold SEAT to the German giant Volkswagen. CUPRA, the brand’s racing division, has since garnered attention. Based on compact SEAT models, CUPRA vehicles are fitted with powerful engines and boast modern, aggressive styling.

By 2020, SEAT’s annual production approached half a million vehicles—a highly respectable volume that cements the manufacturer’s status as a key player in the global market.

Where to find the colour code of your SEAT car ?

For SEAT vehicles, the plate (VIN plate) showing the colour code may be located in one of two places :

Inside the spare wheel compartment, located in the boot.

Printed inside the vehicle service book.

Please refer to the images below for visual guidance. The colour code generally consists of three letters or numbers.

To help you identify your SEAT colour code, here are a few examples of paint references:

02S - ATOMIC GREY / LIQUID GREY - SEAT 2021
053 - ANTILOPE - SEAT 1985 - 1994
055 - BEIGE NEVADA - SEAT 1983 – 1985

If you are unable to locate your code, contact your local SEAT dealer who will be able to help. There are also many specialised forums online that share practical and reliable information.

Note: You will not find your SEAT colour code on your vehicle’s registration certificate or official documentation.

The iconic colours of SEAT cars

As SEAT has been part of the Volkswagen Group for several decades, many SEAT colour names follow German naming conventions.

038 - STRATOSBLAU - SEAT 1985-1989
041 - NEGRO EBANO / VULKANSCHWARZ - SEAT 1984–2005

As seen above, both the colour code and the name are useful for identifying the correct paint—each offering a way to cross-check in case of doubt. The years of use are also listed, indicating when the colour was applied to SEAT models of the time.

Solvent-based paints and water-based paints differ in performance. Importantly, the VOC Directive does not apply to topcoats with a solvent content of under 420g VOC/L.