BMW paint code A23
Sonora Metallic.
- Code
A23(also seen asWA23)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2004–2008 across BMW
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
#63594Aapproximate
BMW models with paint code A23
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 | 2004–2008 | Sonora Metallic |
| BMW 3 Series | 2004–2008 | Sonora Metallic |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 2004–2008 | Sonora Metallic |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 2004–2008 | Sonora Metallic |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 2004–2008 | Sonora Metallic |
Where to find code A23 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 Sonora Metallic
Ask for BMW A23 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WA23).
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.