CarPaintCode
A53 Platinbronze Metallic

BMW paint code A53

Platinbronze Metallic.

Code
A53 (also seen as WA53)
Finish
Metallic
Colour family
Grey
Years
2006–2017
Models
12
Screen colour
#6D6A64 approximate

BMW models with paint code A53

ModelYearsColour name
BMW 3 Series2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Cabrio2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Coupe2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Limousine2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Touring2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 5 Series2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 5er Limousine2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 5er Touring2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 7 Series2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW X12006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW X32006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW X52006–2017Platinbronze Metallic

Where to find code A53 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 Platinbronze Metallic

Ask for BMW A53 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WA53).

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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