BMW 524TD Touch Up Paint (8 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW didn't just give us a diesel engine with the 524td; they gave us a definitive 1980s mood board. With 8 recorded colors, the palette ranges from the icy Arctic Blue Metallic to the quintessential Alpine White. They really leaned into the "Executive Commuter" aesthetic, though if you're driving one in Bronzit Beige Metallic, you're officially piloting the mascot of the E28 generation. And for those black plastic accents? That Original Bumper Cover shade (often finished with SEM) is the unsung hero that keeps the whole car from looking like a neglected chalkboard.

What to Watch For

These old-school Bimmers are built like tanks, but their clear coats were occasionally more like delicate tissue paper-especially the Bronzit and Delphin Metallic. If your paint looks like it's "clouding" or starting to flake away on the roof or trunk, don't panic; it's just the 40-year-old finish showing its age. Keep a close eye on the wheel arches and the area right under the door handles, as these are the favorite hiding spots for little bubbles. To find your exact match, pop the hood and look at the driver's side strut tower or the radiator support bar. You'll find a small sticker with the German color name and a three-digit code that is your golden ticket to a correct match.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since most of these classic shades are metallics (looking at you, Cosmos Blue), those tiny silver flakes love to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Before you open your touch-up pen or brush, shake it for a full two minutes-even if you think you're done, give it another thirty seconds. When applying, resist the urge to fill a chip in one big "blob." Instead, use the tip of the brush to dab in a thin layer, let it dry for twenty minutes, and then add another. This patience ensures the metallic flakes lay down flat and shiny rather than clumped up, keeping your repair looking smooth under the sun.