Frequently Asked Questions About BMW Touch-Up Paint
Where Do I Find My BMW Paint Code?
Your BMW touch-up paint code will usually be on a black label under the hood of your vehicle, though the exact location will vary by model and year. BMW paint colors are given as three-digit codes and may be accompanied by a color name in either English or German.
What Colors Do BMWs Come In?
BMW exterior colors cover the entire spectrum. Popular off-the-lot color options for 2021 included Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Jet Black, Melbourne Red Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic, Phytonic Blue Metallic, and Sunset Orange Metallic, for instance. But through the company's Individual program, you can also order from dozens of specialty BMW custom colors spanning literally every hue in the rainbow, from Imola Red to Java Green to Venetian Violet. Despite this massive variety of color options, AutomotiveTouchup can custom-mix a perfectly matched paint for any BMW vehicle.
Does BMW Sell Touch-Up Paint?
Yes, they do sell genuine BMW OEM touch-up paint, but paint from the original manufacturer tends to be overpriced, and it only comes in one quantity: a 12 ml paint stick (less than a half-ounce). It's much more economical to look elsewhere than a local BMW dealer when you need paint for your BMW car or motorcycle, especially if you need to cover more than a small scratch.
Where Can I Buy Touch-Up Paint for My BMW?
Whether you need a BMW pen filled with Alpine White or a full BMW paint gallon for your spray gun, you can find everything you need with AutomotiveTouchup. Our BMW paint shop can precision-match any factory color, and you can order touch-up paint for your BMW car scratch repair in a range of sizes, including brush-in bottles, spray cans, and pints, quarts, and gallons.
How Much Does it Cost to Paint a BMW?
The cost to repaint your BMW is going to widely vary based on the spot you need fixed and the extent of the painting process you'll need to fix the problem. For instance, a major BMW bumper repair will cost a lot more than fixing a couple of paint chips. But no matter the job, it's likely to cost a whole lot more at a body shop than it would to do the job yourself with our high-quality BMW paint.
How Do You Use BMW Touch-Up Paint?
The process of using a BMW paint scratch repair kit will be much different than the directions for repainting the hood of your vehicle with a spray gun, but the overall BMW touch-up paint instructions are similar for any project: Clean the area thoroughly, apply primer to any bare metal, apply the paint in thin coats until you achieve full coverage, and finish with clearcoat.
How Do You Use a BMW Touch-Up Paint Pen?
Using a BMW paint pen is simple. First, clean the area to be sure it's free of dirt, dust, and grease. Then, if you're covering a deep scratch, use a primer marker to cover the area with primer. Once this is dry, shake your BMW touch-up paint stick well, then test out the BMW pen on another surface, pressing down on the tip until the paint comes out. Next, apply the paint in a thin coat and let it dry. Add more coats with your BMW paint pen as needed. Finally, add clearcoat.