E89 rear bumper paint colour

[UKBaz]

Hi - Would anyone know or suggest how, what is the paint colour on the lower half of this rear bumper on an E89 in Alpine white? I have a small scratch and want the right paint touch up paint stick.

Thanks

 

[Pondy]

Funny you should ask....
I posted the same question in the wrong section yesterday. I searched and found 'Sophisto Grey' (code A90) recommended somewhere.
However, having removed my lower valance today, the inside sticker says "dark shadow". I Googled it and came up with a paint code of B27.
HTH.
I'm going to repaint mine in A90 though (as Halfords sell it and it's cheaper than getting it mixed).

 

[UKBaz]

Thanks Pondrew I will look up both codes and see which gives the best match. And perhaps if I remove the valance I might too see a reference.

Great work thanks!

 

[UKBaz]

This is what I found on the reverse side of the valance. Worth the effort to get the right paint reference

 

[B21]

FWIW I think gloss black suits most E89s better …IMHO always was a strange choice of colour…a politically correct colour that didn’t suit any of the cars main colours…discuss..

 

[jenniferlouise]

Always enjoy an alternative opinion. If mine wasn’t black I’d consider painting in black (thanks Mick et al).

 

[B21]

Seems somewhat asymmetrical…you have black grills n vents on the front bumper then you stock a yucky browny grey on the bottom on the back…

 

[jenniferlouise]

I’m seeing on here (today) that others agree with you Peter. Here’s a screenshot of white in white. I get it now!

 

[B21]

Personally I prefer the black diffuser on all the E89s..I always think that the full main colour on the diffuser gives the E89 a 'prolapsed' look..

 

[jenniferlouise]

Fair. “Prolapsed”, good word, awful image (in my head)

 

[B21]

Fair. “Prolapsed”, good word, awful image (in my head)

I avoided the actual real photos..

 

[jenniferlouise]

Wrong wrong wrong… you can never find an Adminstrator when you need one! #yellowcard

 

[B21]

Fair. “Prolapsed”, good word, awful image (in my head)

I avoided the actual real photos..

I regret it..just can’t un-see what I’ve seen….