How do I find my BMW paint code?

There are a couple of ways to find your BMW paint colour code. Depending on your vehicle model, there will be a sticker on the driver's side door jamb or on the inside of the engine. Once you find the sticker, look at the bottom left-hand corner, where you’ll see a 3- or 4-digit code (it may be made up of numbers only or include letters). Your BMW paint code sticker will often give the colour name in both English and German. Another option is to use our handy search tool. All you need to do is enter your vehicle registration details in the search bar, and we’ll let you know which BMW paint code will provide the ideal colour match.

Can you buff out scratches on a BMW?

The best repair method for a scratch on your BMW depends on how severe it is. You may be able to buff out minor scratches using our high-quality scratch remover. However, for deeper scratches, you may need to use touch up paint to achieve the best results. Make sure you order the right colour by checking your BMW paint code. This will ensure you get a seamless match.

How can I fix chipped paint on my BMW?

Chipex™ touch up paint kits are the perfect solution for fixing chipped paint on your BMW. Our kits are designed to match your car's original colour, making it easy to achieve a seamless finish. With three kit sizes to choose from (Lite, Pro, and Plus), you can get the ideal amount of paint for the damage at hand. For particularly deep chips, you may need to layer up the repair paint. In this situation, you’ll need to add multiple coats of the paint mix and blending solution, gradually building up the layers until the affected area is flush with the rest of the bodywork. Make sure the paint dries fully between coats.

Is it difficult to touch up the paint on my BMW?

Not at all! With Chipex™ touch up paint kits, it's easy to achieve professional-looking results at home. Our kits come with everything you need to touch up your BMW's paintwork, and our instructions guide you through the process step-by-step.

What happens if I make a mistake while applying my BMW touch up paint?

Our beginner-friendly paint repair kits provide durable, long-lasting results. However, if you make a mistake while applying the product, don’t panic! Any smudges or smears are easy to rectify. You can carefully remove any paint (before it dries fully) by applying the blending solution from your kit and gently rubbing it with the paint removal cloth.

Should I add primer before applying my BMW touch up paint?

We provide an all-in-one repair solution, which means you can apply your BMW paint directly to the area of damage. However, we recommend cleaning the affected area around the scuff, chip, or scratch first. For extensive or deep areas of damage, it can be helpful to add primer first to ensure the paint adheres fully.

I’ve recently painted my BMW but have found a scratch — can I use Chipex™ touch up paint?

Although it can be frustrating to find a chip or scratch on your freshly painted BMW, you’ll need to wait to apply our touch up paint products. To get the best results, wait at least one month from the time of painting your BMW before using a Chipex™ kit. This will allow enough time for the original paint to cure fully.

Where is the paint code on a BMW X1?

On F48 and U11 models, the paint code is inside the driver's door jamb or on the engine bay strut tower. On the original E84, check the door jamb or engine bay. The code is 3–4 characters. Enter your registration at the top of this page for an instant match.

Does Chipex cover all BMW X1 generations?

Yes - we cover every UK-market X1 from the E84 (2009) through to the current U11. Use the year filter above to find colours for your specific generation.

My X1 is an iX1 electric model - does Chipex make its colours?

Yes - the BMW iX1 uses the same paint code system as the standard X1. Enter your registration for an instant match regardless of powertrain.

Can I repair a parking scuff on my BMW X1 at home?

Yes - light scuffs through to the base colour are ideal for the Chipex Lite kit. Very light surface scuffs in the clear coat only may polish out without touch up paint - do the fingernail test first.

BMW X1 Touch Up Paint

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It is really easy to repair your paintwork. Just click on your colour from the options above and order from us today. We’ll send you everything you need to repair your paintwork along with clear instructions on how to achieve a perfect finish.

About the BMW X1

The BMW X1 is BMW’s entry-level compact premium SUV and one of the most popular vehicles in its segment in the UK, produced since 2009 and now in its third generation. Available across petrol, diesel, PHEV (xDrive25e), and fully electric (iX1) powertrains, the X1 is BMW’s most accessible SUV and a widely chosen urban and family car across the UK.

As a compact premium SUV frequently used in urban and suburban environments, the X1 sees parking scuffs and stone chips from both city driving and motorway use. Chipex stocks colour-matched touch up paint for every UK-market X1 shade from the original E84 through to the current U11.

BMW X1 Generations and Paint Code Location

The BMW X1 has run across three main generations:

E84 (2009–2015) · F48 (2015–2022) · U11 (2022–present)

Your BMW X1 paint code is a 3–4 character alphanumeric code. On F48 and U11 models, the sticker is inside the driver’s door jamb or on the engine bay strut tower – location varies by production year. On E84 models, check the driver’s door jamb or engine bay.

Codes beginning with ‘W’ indicate a BMW Individual or special finish. Use the full code including the W prefix when searching.

Common BMW X1 Paint Issues

Stone chips on the front bumper and door sill scuffs are the most frequent damage types – the X1’s use as an urban vehicle means parking-related contact is common.

Alpine White (300) is consistently the most ordered X1 colour on the Chipex platform and a solid finish – the most straightforward to repair. Mineral Grey (B39) and Storm Bay (C4H) are popular metallic shades on F48 and U11 models requiring 2–3 thin coats. Black Sapphire (475) remains popular across all X1 generations and requires careful thin-coat application.

Not sure which kit is right for your damage? Read our guide on choosing the right Chipex kit

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Choose from the range of colour swatches below.

ALPINE WHITE, ALPINE WHITE 3, ALPINWEIß 3, BRANCO ALPINO

ALPINWEISS

AMARELO SÃO PAULO, SAO PAULO GELB, SAO PAULO YELLOW, ZESTY YELLOW

ATLANTIK GRAU

AZUL MEDITERRÂNEO, MEDITERRANBLAU, MEDITERRANEAN BLUE

AZUL PHYTONIC, PHYTONIC BLUE, PHYTONICBLAU

AZUL PORTIMAO, PORTIMAO BLAU, PORTIMAO BLUE

BLACK CORAL, POLARIZED GRAU

BLACK SAPPHIRE, MIDNIGHT BLACK 2, PRETO SAFIRA

BLACK, FLUID BLACK, GLANZSCHWARZ, JET BLACK, SCHWARZ 2

BLAZING BLUE, LE CASTALLET BLAU

BLUE BAY LAGOON

BRANCO MINERAL, DOLOMITENWEIß, MINERAL WHITE, MINERALWEIß, NANUQ WHITE

BROOKLY GREY, BROOKLYN GRAU, CINZA BROOKLYN

CAPE YORK GREEN, CAPE YORK GRÜN, SAGE GREEN

CARBON BLACK, CARBONSCHWARZ

CASHMERE SILVER, KASCHMIRSILBER, PRATA CASHMERE

CHESTNUT BRONZE, KASTANIEN BRONZE, KASTANIENBRONZE

CINZA MINERAL, GLACIER SILBER, MINERAL GREY, MINERALGRAU

CINZA SKYSCRAPER, CINZA SKYSCRAPPER, MELTING SILVER 2, SKYSCRAPER GRAU, SKYSCRAPER GREY

CINZA SOPHISTO, DARK GRAPHITE, SOPHISTOGRAU

CINZA STORM BAY, NOMAD BLUE, STORM BAY

COPPER GREY, SPARKLING COPPER, SPARKLING KUPFERGRAU

DARK OLIVE, SPARKLING STORM BRILLANTEFFEKT

DECORSILBER 2

DEEP SEA BLUE, TIEFSEEBLAU

DRAGON FIRE ROT, VEGAS RED

DUNE GREY, HIDEAWAY GREY

ESTORIL BLUE, ESTORILBLAU

EUCALYPTUS GRÜN, SMOKEY GREEN

FROZEN AQUAMARINE

FROZEN ARCTICGREY

FROZEN BLACK

FROZEN BRONZE

FROZEN DEEP GREY, FROZEN DEEP GREY 2

FROZEN PORTIMAO BLAU, FROZEN PORTIMAO BLAU 2, FROZEN PORTIMAO BLUE

FROZEN PURE GREY

GALVANIC GOLD

GLACIER SILVER, GLACIERSILBER

GRAPHITBLAU

IMPERIAL BLUE, IMPERIALBLAU

INDIGO SUNSET BLUE, NIGHT DUSK BLUE

JAVABRAUN, SPARKLING BRONZE

JUCARO BEIGE, JUCAROBEIGE

LE MANS BLAU, LEMANS BLUE

MARAKESHBRAUN

MARAKESHBRAUN, MARRAKESH BROWN

MELBOURNE RED, MELBOURNEROT, VERMELHO MELBOURNE

MELTING SILVER 3, SPACESILBER

MIDNIGHT BLUE

MISANO BLAU

OXIDSILBER

PIEMONT ROT, VERMELHO PIEMONT

PLATINSILBER, PLATINUM SILVER

ROT

SANREMO GREEN, VERDE SANREMO

SCHWARZ

SPACE GRAY, SPACEGRAU

SPARKLING BROWN

STERLINGGRAU

SUNSET ORANGE

TASMAN

TITANIUM SILVER, TITANSILBER

TITANSILBER

TOLEDOBLAU

UTAH ORANGE

VALENCIA ORANGE

VERMILION RED, VERMILIONROT

VERMONT BRONZE, VERMONTBRONZE

ZIEGELROT

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About the BMW X1

BMW X1 Generations and Paint Code Location

Common BMW X1 Paint Issues

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