YF08
Perlitgrau II
BMW paint code YF08
Perlitgrau II.
- Code
YF08- Finish
- Pearl
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2002–2013 across BMW
- Models
- 16
- Screen colour
#6A6E70approximate
BMW models with paint code YF08
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 1 Series | 2004–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 1er Cabrio | 2004–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 1er Coupe | 2004–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 3 Series | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 3er Touring | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 5er Touring | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 6 Series | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 6er Cabrio | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 6er Coupe | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW 7 Series | 2002–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW Lsc | 2002–2013 ? | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW X1 | 2009–2013 | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW Z Series | 2002–2013 ? | Perlitgrau II |
| BMW Z4 | 2002–2008 | Perlitgrau II |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
Where to find code YF08 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 Perlitgrau II
Ask for BMW YF08 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a pearl finish, often built as base, translucent mid-coat and clear. Make a test card first to get the number of mid-coats right.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.