BMW 735I Touch Up Paint (16 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW really went for it with the 735i, offering a palette of 16 recorded colors that range from "CEO on a mission" to "80s weekend warrior." You've got the classics like Alpine White and Sterling Silver, but they also leaned into the era with "50 shades of metallic," including the legendary Bronzit Beige Metallic and the moody Delphin Metallic. If your 7-series is wearing Calypso Red Pearl or Laguna Green, you're dealing with some high-end pigments that were designed to shimmer under the streetlights of Munich.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, we need to find your "Birth Certificate"-the paint code. On the 735i, BMW usually hides this under the hood. Look at the strut towers (those rounded metal mounds above the front wheels). You're looking for a black sticker with a 3-digit number and a name that likely sounds cooler in German.

Now, for the reality check: these cars are known for "sunburn." Keep a close eye on the flat surfaces like the hood and the roof, where the clear coat tends to get cloudy or start lifting. You might also notice small bubbles forming around the door handles or the edges of the trunk. Don't worry-as long as you catch these spots while they're the size of a dime, a driveway fix is totally doable.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of those gorgeous metallics or pearls-like Azure Blue or Glacier Blue-here is the secret: Shake that bottle like it owes you money. Those tiny metallic flakes like to settle at the bottom, and if you don't wake them up for at least 60 seconds, your touch-up will look like a flat smear instead of a shimmering match.

When you apply the paint, think "dot," not "stroke." Use the tip of your brush to fill the center of the chip and let the paint flow out to the edges on its own. It requires patience, but building up two thin layers is always better than one thick blob that looks like a grape stuck to your fender.