BMW paint code 408
Palmettogruen II Metallic.
- Code
408- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Silver
- Code in use
- 1998–1999 across BMW
- Models
- 2
- Screen colour
#8B9F80approximate
BMW models with paint code 408
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 Z Series | 1998–1999 ? | Palmettogruen II Metallic |
| BMW Z3 Roadster | 1998–1999 ≈ | Palmettogruen II Metallic |
Where to find code 408 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 Palmettogruen II Metallic
Ask for BMW 408 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.