Lotus car paint

The project to renovate the paint on a part of the bodywork is possible for anyone -  even if you are an individual and do not own a spray gun. It is entirely feasible to achieve a flawless finish using the colour codes of other European cars, in this case, the colour codes of Lotus vehicles, as long as you carefully study the instructions and follow each step to the letter.

It is our role at Stardustcolors to help you succeed in your project. We provide a full application guide on the product page below, and our technical department is available to answer any questions you may have.

As for Lotus colour codes, we have a dedicated colourimetry service (colors@stardustcolors.com), available 7 days a week to respond to your messages. For example, we can verify the existence or availability of a Lotus colour code.

To order your Lotus paint, all you need to do is choose your format - either aerosol or can - on the product page titled “varnishing paint”.
Then, simply send us your paint reference by email immediately after placing your order. It is up to you to provide this reference, as we are unable to carry out searches based on the brand, model, or year of your vehicle.
In the following section, we explain where to find these essential references on your Lotus car.
If your order is placed before 2:30 p.m., the paint will be prepared immediately and dispatched the same day for next-day delivery to your home.

Lotus car colour codes

Modern colours used on our vehicles have mainly been pearlescent or metallic shades for the past twenty years. This shift transformed the bodywork paint system.  Previously, plain and opaque colours used a different technique: at the time, 2K paints were applied in two coats to create a glossy and resistant finish.
Today, with the inclusion of pearlescent or aluminium particles, this technique is no longer suitable. In bodywork, 98% of paints are now 1K basecoats - also called two-coat paints.
Two-coat means two steps: the application of the paint according to the Lotus colour code, followed by the transparent, glossy Topcoat (bodywork clearcoat). Basecoats have no abrasion or fuel resistance and must be protected with a Topcoat.

Basecoats offer many advantages:  they are easy to apply (even for non-professional), have high resistance to runs, and dry extremely quickly. Their purpose is to allow the perfect application of modern paints - like most Lotus colour codes - especially those with pearlescent and metallic effects. The ultra-thin film created by basecoats dries quickly, allowing pigments to settle and be fixed optimally.
To sum up: if you plan to apply a Lotus colour code and are not a professional, don't worry - everything is clearly explained on the product page. There's just one key principle for this kind of paint: Lotus basecoat must be applied from left to right, then  right to left, in several ultra-thin layers. These coats dry almost instantly, allowing seamless, drip-free coverage.

Apply as many coats as needed until full coverage is achieved.

The history of the manufacturer Lotus

The car manufacturer LOTUS is a British company based in Norfolk, founded by Colin Chapman. Lotus Cars Limited is known for manufacturing racing cars and high-performance sports cars. The brand has always had its own Formula 1 team, winning seven Grand Prix titles.
After the founder's death, the brand went through a financially turbulent period. It was eventually acquired by General Motors, before being bought by the Chinese group Geely.

Lotus was one of the first manufacturers to boldly produce full fibreglass bodies, with the goal of optimizing the weight-to-performance ratio of its racing cars.

In terms of sales, Lotus can not be compared with other major car brands. While global manufacturers produce hundreds of thousands of vehicles, Lotus produces only around 1,000 units per year.

Where to find the colour code of your Lotus car?

For LOTUS vehicles, the plate indicating the colour code (VIN plate) is located :
- Inside the engine bay.

You can refer to the images provided below, which illustrate the exact location. The colour code is always made up of three characters (letters or numbers).

If you cannot locate the colour code on your vehicle, this information is often easily found on specialist forums online. It is, of course, useless to check the vehicle's registration certificate (grey card), as the colour code is not listed there.
The same applies to colour name - it is never marked on the bodywork or on the  vehicle's ID documents.

Without the colour code, we cannot mix your paint. Researching through colour matching software using only model or year is often unreliable, as many colours were shared across multiple models and years.

The iconic colours of Lotus cars

We are proud to offer almost all the colours created by the British manufacturer since its inception.
Our Lotus colour code database is particularly well-stocked.

Here are some examples of Lotus colour references, with the traditional code,  the colour name, and the years of use :

8974 - LIGHT GRAY - LOTUS - 2000-2002
A03 - DIAMANTSILBER - LOTUS - 1983-1987
A06  - BAHAMABLAU - LOTUS - 1983-1989
A22 - LEMON YELLOW / YELLOW 2 - LOTUS - 1976-1991

There are around sixty shades available.

If you have any doubts about your paint order, feel free to contact us.

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