BMW Z4 Touch Up Paint (65 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW clearly decided the Z4 shouldn't just be a car, but a 65-shade mood board. They really went for it with this lineup. You've got everything from the "look-at-me" intensity of Atacama Yellow and Valencia Orange Metallic to the sophisticated, moody Thundernight Effect and the polarizing Urban Green. Whether your Z4 is dressed in one of the "50 shades of grey" like Sterling Pearl Gray or a classic Alpine White III, you're driving a canvas that BMW painted with a lot of personality.

What to Watch For

The Z4 has a bit of a "low-rider" complex-because it sits so close to the asphalt, that long, beautiful hood is essentially a high-speed magnet for road gravel. You're likely looking at a few "freckles" (stone chips) on the nose. Also, keep an eye on the side mirrors and the top of the rear bumper; the clear coat on these Z4s can be a little sensitive to the sun, leading to some light peeling if they've spent too much time tanning in the driveway.

Finding your code: Don't panic if it's not in the usual spot. Pop the hood and check the strut towers (the metal mounds above the wheels) or look for a black sticker on the driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a three-digit code, sometimes followed by a slash, like "300" or "A52."

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many Z4 colors-like San Francisco Red or Portimao Blue-are packed with metallic and pearl effects, your touch-up bottle is basically a snow globe of tiny glitter. Shake that bottle for at least 60 seconds (set a timer!) to wake up the metallic flakes so they don't all stay at the bottom. When you apply it, don't try to fill the whole chip in one go. Think "thin layers." Dabs, not globs. If you're working with one of the Frozen (matt) finishes, remember: the goal is to hide the metal, not to make it shiny. High-gloss blobs are the enemy of a matte finish, so stay within the lines!