BMW paint code 286
Cordobarot Metallic.
- Code
286- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1994–1996 across BMW
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 286
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 | 1994–1996 | Cordobarot Metallic |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 1994–1996 | Cordobarot Metallic |
| BMW 3er Compact | 1994–1996 | Cordobarot Metallic |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 1994–1996 | Cordobarot Metallic |
| BMW 3er Touring | 1994–1996 | Cordobarot Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW Cabrio (built 1978–1981)
Where to find code 286 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 Cordobarot Metallic
Ask for BMW 286 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
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.