BMW paint code 897
Turmalinviolett Metallic.
- Code
897- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Years
- 2001–2004
- Models
- 7
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 897
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 2001–2004 | Turmalinviolett Metallic |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 2001–2004 | Turmalinviolett Metallic |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 2001–2004 | Turmalinviolett Metallic |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 2001–2004 | Turmalinviolett Metallic |
| BMW 3er Touring | 2001–2004 | Turmalinviolett Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 2001–2004 | Turmalinviolett Metallic |
| BMW 7er Limousine | 2001–2004 | Turmalinviolett Metallic |
Where to find code 897 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 Turmalinviolett Metallic
Ask for BMW 897 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.