CarPaintCode
A42 Ultramarinblau Metallic

BMW paint code A42

Ultramarinblau Metallic.

Code
A42 (also seen as WA42)
Finish
Metallic
Colour family
Blue
Years
2005–2008
Models
2
Screen colour
#21465E approximate

BMW models with paint code A42

ModelYearsColour name
BMW 3 Series2005–2008Ultramarinblau Metallic
BMW 3er Limousine2005–2008Ultramarinblau Metallic

Where to find code A42 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).

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Ultramarinblau Metallic

Ask for BMW A42 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WA42).

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.

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