BMW 2002 Touch Up Paint (47 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW didn't hold back in the 70s-they really went for it. With 47 recorded colors for the 2002, your car might be anything from the vibrant, "see-it-from-space" Inka Orange to the deep, sophisticated Malaga Red or the earthy Sahara. Whether you're driving a Golf Green machine or a Fjord Blue Metallic classic, these colors were designed to make a statement, and they've been doing exactly that for over fifty years.

What to Watch For

After five decades of chasing the horizon, your 2002's paint likely has some "earned experience." If you're hunting for your exact shade, pop the hood-you'll usually find a black sticker with the color name (often in both German and English) living on the driver-side strut tower or the radiator support. Keep a close eye on the leading edge of the hood and the wheel arches; on these classics, a small chip can quickly invite its friend, rust, to the party. You might also notice some "hazing" on the flat surfaces of non-metallic colors like Verona Red-this is just the paint showing its age, and it's nothing a little driveway TLC can't handle.

Driveway Repair Tip

When you're ready to tackle those chips with a touch-up pen or brush, remember: patience is your secret weapon. If your 2002 sports a metallic shade like New Polaris or Anthracite Gray, shake your paint bottle for at least two full minutes to wake up those vintage metallic sparkles. Instead of trying to fill a deep chip with one big glob, apply a tiny drop to the center and let it settle. If it still looks low, wait twenty minutes and add another thin layer. It's much easier to build up the paint slowly than it is to deal with a "paint mountain" later!