BMW i8 Touch Up Paint (31 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW didn't just build a car with the i8; they built a rolling laboratory for the future. With 38 recorded colors, they clearly spent as much time in the paint booth as they did in the wind tunnel. You've got everything from the classic Alpine White III and Jet Black to the "look at me" brilliance of Speed Yellow and Protonic Blue Metallic. They even leaned into the sci-fi aesthetic with E-Copper Metallic and a healthy serving of Sophisto Gray Pearl. It's a list that says, "I'm a supercar, but I also have a sophisticated gray suit for every day of the week."

What to Watch For

The i8 is a low-slung spaceship, which makes its nose a magnet for road debris. Because the body is a mix of aluminum and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP), the paint has to work hard to stay put. Keep a close eye on the front hood and those wide side skirts-these are your primary battlegrounds for stone chips. To find your battle orders (the paint code), swing open that dihedral door and look at the driver's side door jamb. You're looking for a black sticker with a three-digit code like B88 or C1X. If it's not there, it's occasionally hiding under the front service panel near the strut tower, but the door jamb is your best bet.

Driveway Repair Tip

If you're working with one of the many pearl or metallic finishes like Crystal White Pearl, you have to "wake up" the ingredients. These paints are filled with tiny flakes that like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full two minutes-not just a quick wiggle-to ensure the sparkles are evenly distributed. When applying, don't try to fill a deep chip in one go. Think of it like a tiny sandwich: apply a thin layer, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then add another. If you have a "Frozen" or matt finish, skip the shiny clear coat and use a dedicated matte dabber to keep that stealthy, non-reflective look.