Underbonnet paint code

[Tim beard]

That's great thanks @Tim beard

Have you ever applied any of that particular paint code? I'm just wondering if the database definitely matches reality?

If I google F03 it comes up as Titan Silver matt. The matt is fine but the colour itself under the bonnet is not Titan Silver. But I wonder if it really means the under bonnet colour that goes with Titan Silver.

It's a none met Matt whiteish colour

 

[mrscalex]

It's a none met Matt whiteish colour

Sounds about right then! Great - thanks.

 

[Ianmc]

Went to a local auto paint supplier this afternoon and came back with a decent sized tin of matched under bonnet paint for under £12. The technician cleaned a patch of the existing under bonnet paint and placed a device on it that seemingly "read" the colour and the results were used to mix the paint. Asked the tech if he knew why the under bonnet paint was different to the top coat he had no idea but said "some manufacturers do this", we know that much! Treated my minor rust spots and applied undercoat last weekend, hopefully finish the job this weekend, but it is already looking much better without visible iron oxide.

 

[Renaud]

Went to a local auto paint supplier this afternoon and came back with a decent sized tin of matched under bonnet paint for under £12. The technician cleaned a patch of the existing under bonnet paint and placed a device on it that seemingly "read" the colour and the results were used to mix the paint. Asked the tech if he knew why the under bonnet paint was different to the top coat he had no idea but said "some manufacturers do this", we know that much! Treated my minor rust spots and applied undercoat last weekend, hopefully finish the job this weekend, but it is already looking much better without visible iron oxide.

Hello Ianmc,

I tried to get a match for the under bonnet paint for Imola, but after going round in cirles for a while I gave up. Would be interested to see any before and after photos you may have.

Was your local paint supplier an independant or part of a chain? If they had a branch local to me I would give them a try.

Thanks,

R.

 

[mrscalex]

Hello Ianmc,

I tried to get a match for the under bonnet paint for Imola, but after going round in cirles for a while I gave up. Would be interested to see any before and after photos you may have.

Was your local paint supplier an independant or part of a chain? If they had a branch local to me I would give them a try.

Thanks,

R.

I think most towns have an automotive paint supplier who should be able to do this.

 

[Ianmc]

Renaud, I just found an auto paint supplier on the internet, as above I think most major towns have at least one. I used Auto Paint Supplies in Bitterne, Southampton SO18 1BZ but think they have other outlets in Hampshire/Wiltshire.
Like your Imola MR, my first M car was an Imola MR (but S50) in 2009.

 

[roadvoyager1]

Sorry can't add more on paint code numbers for specific colours but the following about the paint process may be of interest.
The first coating is applied in the steel rolling mill. Normally a zinc containing coating. This gives rise to claims about "galvanised" bodies. Not really true but good for marketing. This gives a slightly rough surfaceas well as providing basic rust protection.
In the car plant a dip paint is applied ( electrophoretic, if interested). This coats the inside as well as the outside of the panels and provides additional rust protection, including cut edges and welded areas. This is baked at high temperature. This is a single colour, a shade of grey, but does not have good UV stability so must be protected on external panels.
Next primer surfacer is spray applied. This provides the base colour, some chip protection and UV protection for the underlying coat. This is the paint colour you normally see in the engine bay. Depending on the paint system used it may be baked but more modern systems are force dried rather than baked.
Next comes the final colour, known as basecoat, this has the metallic effect and colour. Finally clearcoat is applied and baked to give the shine we all look for but also provides protection against acid rain, scuff mark, petrol, bird poop etc as well as adding some more UV protection.
Some car makers apply basecoat under the bonnet a few also apply clearcoat to certail areas. Most save money and keep the primer colour.

 

[Renaud]

Renaud, I just found an auto paint supplier on the internet, as above I think most major towns have at least one. I used Auto Paint Supplies in Bitterne, Southampton SO18 1BZ but think they have other outlets in Hampshire/Wiltshire.
Like your Imola MR, my first M car was an Imola MR (but S50) in 2009.

Thanks Ianmc,

I just had a quick search and found that " Auto paint supplies" also have a plave in Newbury. I'll be taking the zed out of hibernation next month, so once its back on the road I'll pop into their trade counter and see if they can help. If I get round to it, I'll tyr and post a couple of before and after photos..

Thanks again,

R

 

[MisterP007]

Useful stuff as I have just bought a Titan Silver 2.8 with the milky colour underbonnet paint. Thanks @Tim beard for the info, I will try to get some from Darren at https://www.dcpaintsolutions.com/ He has been brilliant on all paint requests so far.

 

[bombur]

anyone found a code for the milky under bonnet Titan Silver? or have some left over? @MisterP007 ?

 

[Nodzed]

Paint code F03 (BASF 187600) seems to be Titan Silver matt Underhood / Trunk paint.

Bmw Titan Silver Matt F03 Colour Matched Touch Up Aerosol | paintnuts.co.uk

Bmw Titan Silver Matt F03 Colour Matched Touch Up Aerosol | paintnuts.co.uk

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