BMW 530 Touch Up Paint

BMW 530 Touch Up Paint (50 OEM Colors)

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How to Find Your BMW 530's Color Code

BMW paint color codes appear in varied spots: on the firewall, on the radiator support, on the door jamb, or in the trunk. Location varies by year; a diagram under Finding Your Color Code shows where. Typical code format example: 300, which corresponds to: Alpine White III Clearcoat. Same Color Code, Different Name: the same paint can have different names across models (e.g., 300 also called White Clearcoat, Premium White Clearcoat). The code is key to correct paint.

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BMW 530 Paint Info

The Color Breakdown

BMW didn't just pick a palette for the 530; they curated a history book. With 50 colors recorded, they really went for it, spanning everything from the "don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-me" Inka (Orange) and Golf (Green) to the desert-inspired Sahara and the timeless Alpine White. Whether you're driving a vintage masterpiece or a modern cruiser, your car has a personality that's decades in the making.

What to Watch For

BMW paint is legendary for its depth, but even German engineering has its "sensitive" spots. On the 530, the leading edge of the hood is a total magnet for road debris-those tiny rock chips are just battle scars from the autobahn. You might also notice the clear coat getting a little "thirsty" or clouding up on the roof if it's spent its life under the sun.

To find your exact match, start your scavenger hunt under the hood. Look for a black sticker on the driver's side strut tower (that metal hump in the engine bay). If it's a newer model and isn't there, check the driver's side door jamb on the VIN sticker. It's usually a three-digit code that tells the story of your car's soul.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of those gorgeous metallics like Fjord Blue or Arctic Blue, here is the golden rule: Shake that bottle like you're making a martini. Those tiny metallic flakes love to settle at the bottom, and you need them dancing in the paint to get the right look.

When you apply it, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. Think of it like building a layer of bricks-dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. If it's a deep one, two thin coats are always better than one big "blob" that takes forever to dry. Take your time; your 530 has waited years for this glow-up, it can wait another ten minutes for the paint to set.

BMW 530 Colors by Year

Let us know the year your 530 was manufactured. We'll eliminate colors that won't match your vehicle.

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