DACIA car paint

Are you a perfectionist who can't stand seeing scratches on your Dacia's  bodywork or bumpers? With the right French car colour code - in this case - the Dacia colour code, and by using spray paint or a spray gun in the comfort of your garage, you can achieve a truly professional result, as long as you follow the correct advice and application method !

Dacia colour codes are part of the same reference database as those of  Renault, the parent company. Of course, Dacia is a relatively young brand and does not share the full list of hundreds of colour codes accumulated by Renault over more than a century.

To find your car paint code, you simply need to follow a few clear steps  and check specific locations on the vehicle where manufacturer plates are positioned.

Once you identified the code or at least the colour name (found online or via your dealer), it's easy to order the correct paint from an online supplier in the format of your choice.

Dacia car colour codes

Bodywork paints are usually supplied with a topcoat, which is essential to protect the paint. That topcoat is a two-component, ultra-resistant varnish applied over a 1K basecoat (also called a "base to be varnished").
By following this process, you're replicating the exact process used by  professionals in body shops.
Whether classic, metallic, or pearlescent, Dacia car paints are easy to apply using this two-step process : the colour paint, made using your Dacia's exact colour code, is a thin, quick-drying product. It is applied in several light coats, spaced a few minutes apart. There is no risk of runs or overloading at this stage.

Once the paintwork is complete, you'll move on to varnishing. This is the most delicate step - for professionals and beginners alike. While the basecoat is expensive and easy to apply, topcoat is a different matter.
Not only must it be applied properly to ensure a smooth, glossy, flawless finish, but it also requires care to avoid drips caused by overloading. The technique is simple: apply two glossy coats, 10 minutes apart. Both coats must appear glossy and consistent.

History of the Dacia Brand

Dacia is part of the Renault group. But it is not a French brand - it's Romanian. The manufacturer began operating in 1999 and has always had a clearly defined market positioning : offering reliable vehicles at the most affordable prices, as opposed to mid-range or luxury cars.

This positioning has been the key to Dacia's success. In fact, it ranked third in sales in Europe this year.

The brand is now well established in over forty countries, not only in Africa, but also across Europe and the Middle East. This year, the Romanian brand celebrated a major production and sales milestone.

But the name Dacia, meaning "Romania" in Romanian, dates back to  1966. At that time, Renault produced a model in Bucharest named the Dacia 1300.

Where to find the colour code of your Dacia ?

For DACIA vehicles, the VIN plate displaying the paint colour code can be found in one of three locations:

- On the passenger-side door pillar (Right side)
- Inside the engine bay
- On the tailgate

You can refer to the images below to help locate the exact plate.
The Dacia paint code is always made up of three characters (letters or numbers).

The Iconic Colours of Dacia Vehicles

Among Dacia's most popular models is the Logan, released in 2004. This affordable and accessible model was available in a limited but attractive colour palette.
One of the most iconic models is the DUSTER, which features a bold design and is available in standard colours like white, black and a few metallic shades.

The Sandero model also stands out for its original colours and styling.
Looking to the future, there is hope for more innovation and greater creativity in the Dacia colour range, especially with a design specialist now at the head of the brand.
Here are a few Dacia colour code examples, shown with the code, colour name, and production year:

676   NOIR-MET. 2020
RPR BLEU COSMOS-MET. 2019
B76 ROUGE DE FEU-MET. 2015
RPL BLEU D AZURITE-MET. 2019

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