BMW iX2 Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
BMW didn't hold back with the iX2, giving us a palette of 11 recorded colors that range from "safe and sophisticated" to "look at me, I'm electric." We've got the classics like Alpinweiss III and Schwarz II, but they really leaned into the "Effect" and "Frozen" finishes this time around. Whether you're rocking the high-energy Utah Orange Effect, the earthy Cape York Grun, or the stealth-mode Frozen Pure Grey, the iX2 is proof that BMW knows its way around a paint booth. They even threw in Fire Red for those who want their EV to look like it's breaking the sound barrier while sitting at a red light.
What to Watch For
Before you start dabbing paint, you need to find your "secret recipe" code. Pop the driver's side door and look at the B-pillar (the frame where the door latches); you'll usually find a black sticker with a three-digit code like C4W or A96. If it's not there, check under the hood near the strut towers.
Now, for the reality check: modern BMW paint is eco-friendly, which is great for the planet but means it can be a bit sensitive to road debris. The iX2's blunt, upright front end is basically a magnet for tiny rock chips. Also, if you have one of the "Frozen" matte finishes, keep in mind that these require extra patience-they don't have a traditional shiny clear coat, so the goal is a "level fill" rather than a "high gloss."
Driveway Repair Tip
Since colors like Storm Bay Metallic and Mineral White Tricoat rely on heavy metallic flakes and pearls, they tend to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or bottle for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those sparkles.
When you apply the paint, think "thin layers, not big blobs." Use the very tip of your brush to drop the paint into the chip rather than painting over it. If you're working with a Tricoat or an Effect color, it might look slightly different on the first pass, but as it dries, those layers will build the depth you need. Just take your time; your driveway is now officially a restoration zone.