BMW paint code 042
Baikal Metallic.
- Code
042(also seen as588)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 1968–1974 across BMW
- Models
- 1
- Screen colour
#3B5868approximate
BMW models with paint code 042
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 2002 | 1968–1974 ? | Baikal Metallic |
Where to find code 042 on your BMW
Paint sticker under the bonnet or on the B-pillar. Three characters: digits on older cars (300 Alpine White, 475 Black Sapphire), letters and digits on newer ones (A96 Mineral White, C3Z).
Touch-up paint for Baikal Metallic
Ask for BMW 042 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 588).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.