P53
Frozen Red Metallic Matte
BMW paint code P53
Frozen Red Metallic Matte.
- Code
P53(also seen asWP53)- Finish
- Matte
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 2013–2015 across BMW
- Models
- 1
- Screen colour
#7F251Capproximate
BMW models with paint code P53
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 M3 | 2013–2015 | Frozen Red Metallic Matte |
Where to find code P53 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 Frozen Red Metallic Matte
Ask for BMW P53 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WP53).
This is a matte or low-gloss variant: use a matte clear coat, never a gloss one, and expect to repaint a whole panel rather than polish a spot.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.