Short answer: Temple Restoration Paints mixes these cans to factory Volkswagen beige and brown colors, matched by L-code. Each is a 16 oz aerosol of 1K single-stage, high-gloss automotive enamel, $70.00 a can. There are 34 beiges and browns here. Pick your code from the Color menu or from the table below.

Late-60s or 70s Beetle or Bay Bus? Start with these three. L620 Savanna Beige: approx. 1967–1972, Beetle, Cabriolet and both Buses. L91D Kansas Beige: 1971–1974, Beetle, Super Beetle, Cabriolet and Bay Bus. L13A Dakota Beige: 1977–1979, Beetle, Cabriolet and Bay Bus.

L86Z Agate Brown ran twice: on the Bay Window Bus 1974–1979, then on the Vanagon 1981–1982. Same code, same can.

Find your code first. It is on the M-plate or paint tag. Look it up by code, name or year on our VW paint codes page, or call the shop at (657) 438-7002 and we will check it with you.

Made to order: Every can is mixed to order for your color code. Allow 2–3 business days before it ships.

How it ships: Ground only, to the lower 48 states and DC. Aerosols can't go to AK, HI, US territories or outside the US. Local pickup at the shop in Orange, CA.

What's in the can

Each can is mixed to one factory VW color, listed by the same L-code and name the factory used. It is for air-cooled and Vanagon owners doing real work: a door jamb, a replacement panel, small parts, or a repair blended into original paint.

It is a 1K single-stage enamel: color and gloss in one coat, no clear coat. It is UV protected against fading, and once cured it wet sands and buffs to match the gloss of the paint around it.

Match the code, not the name

VW gave several of these names to more than one paint. The code on your car is what decides it.

• Two Light Beiges: L75 is a split-window Bus color. L275 is the 1954–1955 Beetle color.
• Savanna Beige: L620 is the approx. 1967–1972 Beetle and Bus beige. LH1V Savanna Beige Metallic is a 1985–1987 Vanagon metallic.
• Panama: L572 Panama Beige is 1964–1966. L12A Panama Brown is 1977–1979.
• Look-alikes in other listings: L241 Bamboo is a 1957–1958 color; LH1B Bamboo Yellow is a Vanagon color in Yellows & Oranges. L272 Sahara Beige is the 1953–1954 Beetle color, not the 1974 L80Z, which we don't stock.
• Vanagon only: LA8A Merian Brown, LH1V Savanna Beige Metallic, LH8B Aswan Brown (also spelled Assuan Brown), LH8T Timor Beige, LH8U Bronze Beige Metallic, LH8V Mocha Brown and LT1M Toscana Beige.

Beiges & Browns in this listing

Years are model years. "Years not confirmed" means we could not match that code to a dated factory source. Call the shop before you order one of those and we will look into it with you.

Other color families: Reds & Maroons · Blues & Turquoise · Greens · Whites & Ivories · Greys, Silvers & Black · Yellows & Oranges.

How to use it

1. Clean and degrease the surface. Sand, and prime bare metal or repairs with a compatible automotive primer.
2. Shake the can well. Spray a test card and check it against your car in daylight before you paint the panel.
3. Lay down several light, even coats rather than one heavy one, with flash time between coats per the can label.
4. Let it cure fully, then wet sand and buff to blend the gloss into the paint around it.

Follow the directions and safety information printed on the can.

Specifications

• Brand: Temple Restoration Paints
• Paint: 1K single-stage, high-gloss automotive enamel, UV protected
• Can: one 16 oz aerosol
• Price: $70.00 per can
• Lead time: every can is mixed to order for your color code; allow 2–3 business days before it ships
• Shipping: ground only, lower 48 states and DC; cannot ship to AK, HI, PR, GU, AS, MP, UM or VI (aerosol)

FAQ

How do I find my VW's paint code?
Most air-cooled VWs carry the factory L-code on the M-plate or paint plate: under the front hood, behind the spare tire, or on the body tag. Later models have it on the data sticker in the trunk or in the service booklet. Pick the matching L-code from the Color menu.

What kind of paint is Temple Restoration Paints spray paint?
A 16 oz aerosol of 1K single-stage, high-gloss automotive enamel. It is UV protected and needs no clear coat.

Will it match my existing paint?
Each can is mixed to the factory VW color for that code. Old paint fades, so spray a test card and compare it in daylight before you paint the panel. Once cured, it wet sands and buffs like any single-stage enamel to blend into the paint around it.

Why are there New and Patina versions of some colors?
Only L31 Dove Blue and L53 Sealing Wax Red come in New and Patina versions. New is the fresh factory shade; Patina is matched to original paint after decades of sun. Every other code is one factory shade.

How long does it take to ship?
Every can is mixed to order for your color code. Allow 2–3 business days before it ships.

Is the price per can?
Yes, $70.00 for one 16 oz aerosol can. Order as many cans as the job needs.

Can spray paint ship by air or overseas?
No. Aerosols are regulated as hazardous for shipping, so these cans go by ground only, to the lower 48 states and DC. They cannot ship to AK, HI, PR, GU, AS, MP, UM or VI, or outside the US.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Contents under pressure and flammable; use only with adequate ventilation.