BMW 8 Series Touch Up Paint (59 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW didn't just give the 8 Series a paint job; they gave it a wardrobe. With 59 recorded colors, they really went for it, offering everything from the surgical precision of Alpine White III to the moody Carbon Black Metallic and the "look at me" vibrance of Sunset Orange. Whether you're driving a classic E31 or the modern G15, the 8 Series is proof that BMW knows its way around a color palette. They even played with texture, introducing "Frozen" matte finishes like Frozen Dark Silver that make the car look like it was carved out of a block of moonlight.

What to Watch For

Because these cars sit low and go fast, the front bumper and the leading edge of the hood are essentially magnets for every loose pebble on the interstate. You might also notice the clear coat getting a little tired on the horizontal surfaces-like the roof or the trunk lid-if the car spends its life under the relentless sun. To find your specific color code, don't go hunting through the glovebox. If you have a classic 8 Series, pop the hood and look at the passenger-side strut tower. For the modern versions, just open the driver's door and check the black sticker on the door pillar. It'll usually be a three-digit code (like 300 or 475).

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many 8 Series colors are packed with metallic flakes and pearls (looking at you, Tansanite Blue), your mission is to wake up those sparkles. Before you even touch the car, shake that touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-yes, time it. If you don't, you're just applying the "base" color without the glitter, and it won't catch the light correctly. When you're ready to fill a chip, don't try to do it in one go. Dab a tiny amount into the center of the chip and let it flow to the edges. It's much easier to add a second thin layer than it is to deal with a giant, sticky mountain of paint.