In most cases, there isn't an official RAL code. Genie, Niftylift and JLG all use their own paint formulations and sell touch-up paint by part number, not by RAL reference. The RAL codes you find on forums and in parts listings are someone's best visual match, and some are a lot closer than others.
The short answer
Skyjack publishes RAL references: RAL 2002 for its red/orange and RAL 7012 for its grey. Haulotte yellow is sold by Haulotte under a part number that references RAL 1006. Genie, Niftylift and JLG use their own colours, so any RAL code quoted online for those brands is an approximate equivalent, not an official manufacturer code.
Access platform paint codes at a glance
| Colour | Official RAL? | OEM paint reference | Commonly quoted RAL equivalent* | Touch-up aerosol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie blue | No | Part 1484 (1484GT), "bright blue" aerosol | RAL 5015 Sky Blue | Genie Blue |
| Genie grey / black | No | Check with your Genie dealer | No reliable equivalent | Grey / Black |
| Niftylift green | No | No published OEM paint code | No reliable equivalent | Niftylift Green |
| JLG orange | No | Part 3360017S (aerosol) | RAL 2004 Pure Orange | JLG Orange |
| JLG cream | No | Part 3360014S (aerosol) | No reliable equivalent | JLG Cream |
| Skyjack red/orange | Yes | RAL 2002 Vermilion | Official, no approximation needed | Skyjack Red/Orange |
| Skyjack grey | Yes | RAL 7012 Basalt Grey | Official, no approximation needed | Skyjack Grey |
| Haulotte yellow | Referenced | Part 0194-0131 (aerosol); RAL1006GAL (gallon) | RAL 1006 Maize Yellow | Haulotte Yellow |
*Approximate equivalents are not manufacturer-approved. They're the RAL codes most often quoted or sold as a match, and they'll be close at best. Part numbers are taken from manufacturer and dealer parts listings, so confirm with your dealer before ordering OEM paint. Shades can vary between production years.
Genie blue
Genie sells its blue touch-up paint as part 1484 (also listed as 1484GT), described simply as "bright blue". There's no RAL reference on it. RAL 5015 Sky Blue is the equivalent you'll most often see sold as "Genie blue" in the UK. It's in the right family, but on a big flat panel like a GS scissor lift chassis, a slightly-off blue is obvious.
On an older machine, panels that face the sun all day can fade at a different rate from sheltered areas like the inside of covers. Compare both before you decide which one you're matching to.
Niftylift green
Niftylift doesn't publish a RAL code or a paint part number for its green, and we haven't found a standard RAL green we'd recommend as a reliable equivalent. Niftylift green is distinctive, and a near-miss green stands out on a boom. Use a paint formulated as a close match to Niftylift green, and test it on a hidden area first.
JLG orange and cream
JLG sells its paints by part number: 3360017S for an aerosol of JLG Orange and 3360014S for JLG Cream. JLG doesn't give a RAL code for either. JLG does sell a separate "RAL 2004 Orange" paint (part 3360091), which is why RAL 2004 Pure Orange is the usual equivalent quoted. JLG doesn't describe that as JLG Orange, though, so treat it as a close equivalent rather than the factory colour.
Skyjack: RAL 2002 and RAL 7012
Skyjack is the easy one. Its published brand colours give RAL 2002 Vermilion for the red/orange machine paint and RAL 7012 Basalt Grey for the grey. If you're having paint mixed for a full respray, those are the codes to give your supplier.
Haulotte yellow
Haulotte sells yellow touch-up paint as part 0194-0131, and its gallon tin is listed under a part number that references RAL 1006 Maize Yellow. That makes RAL 1006 the most defensible equivalent of any of the brands without a published colour standard. As always, check it against your machine first, especially on older units.
How do I identify the right paint?
- Start with the manufacturer. It sounds obvious, but used machines are sometimes resprayed in a hire company's own colours. Check the serial plate, not the paintwork.
- Note the model and year. Manufacturers adjust their colours over time, so a 2008 machine and a 2022 machine of the same model may not be the same shade.
- Decide what you're matching to. If the machine is a few years old, are you matching the original factory colour, or the faded paint next to the repair? They're often different, and you'll get a better result if you decide up front.
- Check an unfaded panel. The inside of a hinged cover or the area behind a decal usually shows the original colour. Compare your paint against that and against the panel you're repairing.
- If you're not sure, ask. Send us the make, model, serial number and a photo of the area you're repairing, and we'll point you to the right paint.
Touch up, repaint or repair first?
| Damage | What to do |
|---|---|
| Stone chips, scuffs, scratches | Touch up. This is what aerosols are for. |
| Large faded panels | Repaint the whole panel. A patch of fresh paint in the middle of a faded panel will stand out more than the fade did. |
| Surface rust | Take it back to sound metal and prime before applying colour. |
| Extensive corrosion | Prep and prime properly, or get the part assessed. Spraying over it only hides the problem, and structural corrosion needs inspecting, not painting. |
Getting a touch-up that lasts
- Degrease thoroughly. Hydraulic oil and road film are the usual reasons paint lifts.
- Key and feather the edges so there's no visible step around the repair.
- Mask off decals, controls and the serial plate. Overspray on safety decals can make them illegible.
- Build up several light coats as required rather than trying to cover it in one heavy pass. Heavy coats run, especially on vertical boom sections.
- Give it time to cure before the machine goes back out. Fresh paint marks easily, and a machine going straight onto a lorry will pick up straps and scuffs.
One thing worth knowing: if you're repairing a boom that's spent five years outside, matching the faded paint is often harder than matching the original factory colour. The fresh repair will look brighter at first and tone in over time. For a machine going back on hire, that's usually fine. For one going up for sale, repainting the full section usually looks better.
Finishing the job: decals
A freshly painted machine with faded, peeling safety decals still looks tired, and illegible warning and instruction decals are a problem at inspection time. If you're painting, it's the right moment to fit a replacement kit. Browse by brand: Genie, Niftylift, JLG, Skyjack and Haulotte, or read our brand-by-brand guide to access platform decal kits.
Working on a JCB? See our separate JCB paint codes and touch-up guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RAL code for Genie blue?
There isn't an official one. RAL 5015 Sky Blue is the most commonly quoted equivalent, but it's an approximation. Genie's own touch-up paint is part 1484.
What RAL is Skyjack red?
RAL 2002 Vermilion. Skyjack grey is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.
Is there a RAL code for Niftylift green?
No. Niftylift doesn't publish one, and no standard RAL green is a reliable match.
What RAL is JLG orange?
JLG doesn't publish one. RAL 2004 Pure Orange is the usual equivalent quoted.
What RAL is Haulotte yellow?
RAL 1006 Maize Yellow is referenced in a Haulotte paint part number, which makes it the closest thing to an official code.
Will touch-up paint match a faded machine?
Not straight away. For badly faded areas, repaint the whole panel rather than patching.