BMW paint code U08
Alpinagruen II Metallic.
- Code
U08(also seen asWU08,WX09,X09)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2007–2024 across BMW
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
#03181Bapproximate
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BMW models with paint code U08
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 | 2007–2024 | Alpinagruen II Metallic |
| BMW B6 Alpina | 2007–2024 ? | Alpinagruen II Metallic |
| BMW B7 Alpina | 2016–2022 | Alpinagruen II Metallic |
Where to find code U08 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 Alpinagruen II Metallic
Ask for BMW U08 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WU08, WX09, X09).
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.