BMW paint code A08
Silbergrau Metallic.
- Code
A08(also seen asMA895,WA08)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2003–2011 across BMW
- Models
- 17
- Screen colour
#60666Aapproximate
BMW models with paint code A08
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 | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 3er Touring | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 5er Touring | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 6 Series | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 6er Cabrio | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 6er Coupe | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW M Series | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW M3 | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW X3 | 2003–2011 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW Z Series | 2003–2011 ? | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW Z4 | 2003–2008 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW Z4 Coupe | 2003–2008 | Silbergrau Metallic |
| BMW Z4 Roadster | 2003–2008 ≈ | Silbergrau Metallic |
3 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
- BMW E Series (built 2023–present)
Where to find code A08 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 Silbergrau Metallic
Ask for BMW A08 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as MA895, WA08).
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.