BMW All Models Touch Up Paint (60 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW clearly didn't get the memo that "less is more." With a staggering 60 recorded colors, they've given us everything from the iconic Alpine White III to the wild Magic Violet Metallic and the legendary Dakar Yellow. Whether your car is dressed in the deep, professional Cosmos Black Pearl or the "look-at-me" Malediven Blue, BMW went for it. They even have colors like Original Bumper Cover, which sounds less like a paint choice and more like a cry for help from the factory.

What to Watch For

BMW paint is generally high-quality, but it has a bit of a "stiff upper lip"-it can be quite brittle. This means your hood and front bumper are prone to "peppering," where small stones leave tiny, sharp chips in that hard clear coat. On older models or cars that spend a lot of time in the sun, keep an eye on the roof and trunk; the clear coat can occasionally start to bubble or flake off if it's been neglected.

To find your match, you won't need a detective. Open the driver's door and check the door jamb for a black sticker. If it's not there, pop the hood-on many BMWs, the paint code and its German name (like Alpinweiss) are printed on a small plate perched right on top of the strut tower or tucked under the hood itself.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many of these 60 shades-like Avus Blue Pearl or Arctic Silver Metallic-are packed with metallic flakes and pearls, they require a bit of a "wake-up call." Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes (play a song, it helps the time pass). If you're using a brush or pen, don't try to fill a chip in one big, heavy blob. BMW clear coat is thin and hard, so your repair should be too. Apply the paint in two or three thin, light "dabs" rather than one thick coat. This helps the metallic sparkles lay flat and prevents your repair from looking like a tiny mountain on your hood.