BMW paint code WB45
Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte, also listed as Designo Night Black Magno Metallic Matte.
- Code
WB45- Finish
- Matte
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2010–2020 across BMW
- Models
- 21
- Screen colour
#171B1Fapproximate
BMW models with paint code WB45
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 | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 1er 3 Door | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 1er Sedan | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 1er Touring | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 2 Series | 2014–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 2er Cabrio | 2014–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 2er GT | 2010–2020 ? | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 3 Series | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 3er GT | 2010–2020 ≈ | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 3er Touring | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 4 Series | 2014–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW 4er Gran Coupe | 2014–2020 ≈ | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW M Series | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW M3 | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW M4 | 2014–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW M5 | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW X1 | 2010–2020 | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
| BMW X1 Sportstourer | 2010–2020 ? | Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW Z4 (built 2002–2008)
Where to find code WB45 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 Designo Iridium Silver Magno Metallic Matte
Ask for BMW WB45 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a matte or low-gloss variant: use a matte clear coat, never a gloss one, and expect to repaint a whole panel rather than polish a spot.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.
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