Locate Paint Code for BMW
The paint code for BMW is found typically under the hood, on the right side of the engine compartment, or the strut towers or the fenders edge. The color code is normally three digits and sometimes has a slash followed by a fourth digit.
The location(s) on the vehicle is shown below by the circle(s) highlighted in yellow and outlined in red.
Check VIN sticker for Paint Code
The paint code for BMW is located on the vehicle’s VIN sticker. It looks like the sample shown below. The VIN shown is blurred for privacy purposes. It is the portion highlighted in yellow and outlined in red.
If you still need help, please call us. We will look it up for you based on the manufacture’s online tables for paint codes.
BMW
Headquartered in Munich, BMW’s reputation is built on its vehicles’ performance. The compact 3 Series sedan remains a staple with a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive, called xDrive. The coupe and convertible variants are known as the 4 Series. A newer animal called a Gran Coupe has four doors but a coupe like profile. Conventional gas-powered cars also include the subcompact 2 Series, mid-size 5 Series and full-size 7 Series.
BMW’s luxury SUV lineup is wider than ever with the subcompact X1, compact X3, mid-size X5 and three-row X7 that seats up to seven. In between are sportier versions with lowered roofs — the X2, X4 and X6.
BMW now offers plug-in hybrid versions of the X3, X5 and 3; 5 and 7 Series. The small i3 EV is available in battery-only form or with a gasoline generator backup, and the exciting i8 is a plug-in hybrid.
Order our Touch Up Kits.
To create the best looking results for your vehicle, we include the following materials to help you achieve the best results in fixing your damage. That’s so that you produce a professional looking job with the right tone and shine as intended for your specific paint code.
To help you, we sell kits that are designed to properly fix dings, scrapes and chips of varying sizes and depth. So, depending on these parameters, our kits provide you with all the materials you need to repair your damage properly.
We also sell these kit materials individually, to save you money. Just call us for help in locating what you have in mind.
PRIMER, COLOR, AND CLEARCOAT
Naturally, you need precisely mixed colored paint to do a touch up paint job. But, you also need other materials. Specifically, primer is required for damage that has reached the original base material. Also, clearcoat is required to produce a thin protective layer for your paint job once dried.
WAX AND GREASE REMOVER CLOTH
Additionally, the wax and grease remover cloths remove wax, grease, and contaminants before painting.
SANDPAPER
Don’t forget that wet-sanding the affected area prior to painting removes rust and prepares the surface with a rough finish so the paint can stick better.
POLISHING COMPOUND
And finally, the polishing compound smooths everything out with to factory-grade finish.
Enjoy our Color Match Warranty.
To restore your BMW to its original factory finish, use our high quality touch up paints. Central Alberta Paint & Supply (CAPS) mixes our paints with great precision and accuracy. That is why we guarantee our paint code color matches.
Under our Color Match Warrantee program, we make sure that our color mix matches those specified in the manufacturer’s handbooks. As long as there is no fade, no previous paint jobs on their vehicle’s paint, and the color code is correct, we can warranty our paint. That means we’ll replace it free.
Pick a Container Size. Pick a Kit.
Depending on how much surface is damaged, we supply kits for 3 different container sizes in the paint color code you specify.
- TOUCH UP PENS/BRUSHES
- SPRAY CANS
- PAINT CANS
Also, we supply 3 different kits with various sets of materials to assist in the repair. These kits include the following materials.
SILVER KIT
This kit contains the Paint Color only for both base and mid-coats. It is for quick touchups only that don’t require any pre or post preparations.
GOLD KIT
This kit contains Degreaser, Primer, Color & Clearcoat to help in some pre and post preparations.
PLATINUM KIT
This kit contains Degreaser, Primer, Color, Clearcoat, Sanding Paper or Stick, Tack Rag and Wiping Cloth.
Get our Free Shipping.
We do not charge for shipping on any kits for spray cans or touch up pens/brushes.
We handle Tri-Coat Paint Codes.
Some BMW paint codes require both a base and mid coat of paint. In these cases, we supply both in all of our kits based on the color code you specified.