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Old 04-16-2009, 07:23 PM
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Where can I find the paint code for my
Alpine White 08? I will need it to get some touch-up paint. Thanks.
Old 04-16-2009, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='849962' date='Apr 16 2009, 10:23 PM
Where can I find the paint code for my
Alpine White 08? I will need it to get some touch-up paint. Thanks.
It's on the passenger side strut tower area. AW = 300.

Here's a couple of sources to locate/buy:

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/bmw.htm

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Alpine-W...p/dp/B000NF1SBC http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Alpine-W...p/dp/B000NF1SBC
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per http://www.drcolorchip.com/

AW=300 (as stated by cal above)


I used this site to touch up some rock chips for my 08 AW e60,,,matched perfectly
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Wow. Thank you everyone!!!
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