BMW 2 Series Touch Up Paint (50 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW clearly had a lot of fun with the 2 Series palette. We have 50 recorded colors for this chassis, ranging from the business-casual Alpine White III and Mineral Grey to the "look at me" shades like Thundernight Effect (a deep, moody purple) and the bright, solid Zandvoort Blue. Whether your car is dressed in a classic metallic or one of the newer, bold "Effect" paints, they really went for it with the variety.

What to Watch For

Before you pop that cap, you need to find your 3-digit paint code. On the 2 Series, it's usually hiding on a black sticker in the driver-side door jamb. If it's not there, pop the hood and check the driver-side strut tower (the metal mound above the wheel).

The reality is that modern BMW paint is a bit of a "softie." Owners often report that the clear coat is quite delicate, meaning it picks up road-rash chips on the hood and swirls easily. Because the paint is on the softer side, it's actually very receptive to a DIY fix-it just requires a little patience to get the depth right.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many 2 Series colors are high-end metallics and pearls (like Melbourne Red Pearl or Long Beach Blue), you have to wake up the chemistry. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to get those metallic flakes suspended evenly.

When applying, do not try to fill the chip in one "gloopy" go. Think of it like building a sandwich: apply one thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. If you're working with a Frozen (matt) finish, skip the clear coat entirely or use a specific matte-finish clear; a standard shiny clear coat will make your repair stick out like a sore thumb!