U83
Frozen Grey Metallic Matte
BMW paint code U83
Frozen Grey Metallic Matte.
- Code
U83(also seen asWU83)- Finish
- Matte
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2010–2023 across BMW
- Models
- 2
- Screen colour
#505356approximate
BMW models with paint code U83
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.
Where to find code U83 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 Grey Metallic Matte
Ask for BMW U83 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WU83).
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.