This color is compatible with the following BMWs:

MODELS: X1, 2 Series, X2, iX, 5 Series, 1 Series, i3, iX1, iX2, M5

YEARS: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

To determine if Storm Bay Metallic is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is C3N.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

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C3N - Storm Bay Metallic

The Look

This isn't your standard rental car silver. It's deep. It's moody. It carries a heavy blue-grey undertone that feels more like ceramic than metal. You'll see it haunting the lines of the X1 and the electric iX. It's tactical. In the shade, it looks like solid battleship grey. In the sun, the metallic depth wakes up and shifts toward a stormy blue. It's a modern classic for the 2 Series and X2.

Technical Details

This is a complex metallic finish. It relies on a heavy load of fine flakes to create that "liquid metal" effect. Because it's a metallic, it is prone to mottling. If you apply it too heavy in one spot, the flakes will sink and create dark, muddy patches. It dries to a dull, flat finish. Don't worry. The depth and shine only appear once you add the clear coat.

Best Practices

Check the driver-side door jamb or the shock tower under the hood to find your ID sticker. Before you apply BMW Storm Bay Metallic (check for code C3N), you must shake the container for a full minute. Those metallic flakes settle fast. Always test the color on the included card to ensure the shade is right. When you start, keep the container moving at all times. Never stop the flow over the repair area or you'll end up with stripes. Work in a shade or a garage to keep the surface cool. Give it plenty of drying time between light layers.

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How to Find Your BMW's Color Code

BMW Color Codes are usually found on the Color ID Tag in the driver-side door jamb or B-pillar area. The Color ID Tag is typically a sticker or plate; on some models and years it may be under the hood, sometimes at the back of the engine compartment near the firewall. BMW Color Codes are usually 3 digits, but can also appear as A52 or an older format like 354/7; common examples include 300, 475, A52, or 354/7.

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