BMW paint code 146
Alpinweiss.
- Code
146(also seen as592)- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Beige
- Code in use
- 1979–2021 across BMW
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 146
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 3 Series | 1979–2021 | Alpinweiss |
| BMW 6 Series | 1979–2021 | Alpinweiss |
| BMW 7 Series | 1979–2021 | Alpinweiss |
| BMW All Models | 1979–2021 ? | Alpinweiss |
| BMW Cabrio | 1979–1981 | Alpinweiss |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
Where to find code 146 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 Alpinweiss
Ask for BMW 146 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 592).
This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.
Similar BMW colours
218Alpinweiss II1986–2005
085Chamonix1963–1980
300Alpine White III1990–2024OEM-verified
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X16Frozen Brilliant White Metallic Matte2015–2026
U21Brilliantweiss Metallic2007–2026
A96Dolomitenweiss Metallic2008–2024OEM-verified
007Ceylongold Metallic1972–2022