BMW Brooklyn Grey C4P: Paint Code, Touch Up Paint & Colour Guide

BMW Brooklyn Grey Metallic is one of BMW’s most recognisable modern grey finishes. If you are repairing a stone chip, scratch or scuff on a Brooklyn Grey BMW, the key detail is the manufacturer paint code: C4P.

What colour is BMW Brooklyn Grey?

Brooklyn Grey is a modern medium grey metallic. Depending on lighting and viewing angle it can appear warmer, cooler, lighter or darker. That variation is why a metallic automotive colour cannot be represented accurately by a generic grey or screen colour.

BMW uses the code C4P for Brooklyn Grey Metallic. The paint code is much more useful for matching than descriptions such as “grey BMW”, because BMW offers many different grey finishes.

Is BMW Brooklyn Grey C4P metallic?

Yes. Brooklyn Grey C4P is a metallic automotive finish. Metallic particles change how light reflects from the surface, so application technique can influence how fresh repair paint appears beside the factory finish.

Which BMW models use Brooklyn Grey?

Brooklyn Grey has been offered across a range of modern BMW models. Availability varies by model, production year, market and trim, so the model name alone should not be used as proof of the colour.

For broader BMW colour advice, see our BMW touch up paint guide.

How do I confirm my BMW is Brooklyn Grey C4P?

• Check the manufacturer paint information: look for the BMW colour code rather than the basic colour name.
• Use the registration: vehicle details can help identify the correct colour information.
• Use the VIN where required: manufacturer or dealer information can help when the paint cannot be confirmed from registration alone.
• Check repair history: a previously repainted panel may not exactly match the original factory formula.

Our paint code by registration guide explains the process in more detail.

Can I match Brooklyn Grey using a photo?

No photo should be used as the only basis for selecting automotive paint. Cameras alter exposure, white balance and contrast, and screens introduce further colour variation. Use the BMW paint code C4P and vehicle information rather than choosing the closest-looking grey.

BMW Brooklyn Grey touch up paint: pen, bottle or aerosol?

For a complete comparison, read our touch up paint for cars guide.

Best way to repair a Brooklyn Grey stone chip

1. Clean the chip.
2. Degrease the repair area.
3. Inspect how deep the damage is.
4. Prime exposed substrate where necessary.
5. Mix the C4P paint thoroughly.
6. Test the colour first.
7. Apply small controlled amounts.
8. Use clear lacquer where required by the paint system.
9. Allow the repair to cure before sanding or polishing.

Our stone chip repair guide covers preparation and finishing in more detail.

How to repair a Brooklyn Grey scratch

First determine whether the scratch has actually removed colour. A mark confined to the clear coat may respond to polishing and may not need new colour paint. If the scratch has cut through the Brooklyn Grey colour layer, C4P touch up paint can be used to restore colour.

Does BMW Brooklyn Grey need lacquer?

Brooklyn Grey is a metallic finish. Modern metallic automotive colours are commonly applied as basecoat and then protected with a clear lacquer or clear coat. The clear layer provides gloss, depth and environmental protection.

Use the lacquer system specified for the paint product you are applying. Our clear lacquer guide explains the difference between colour and clear coat.

Why can fresh C4P paint look different from the car?

• Metallic orientation
• Age and UV exposure
• Previous body repairs
• Coat thickness
• Clear-coat condition
• Lighting and viewing angle

Read our car paint colour matching guide for a deeper explanation.

Brooklyn Grey vs other BMW greys

BMW has produced numerous grey colours, and they are not interchangeable. Brooklyn Grey C4P should not be substituted with Skyscraper Grey, Dravit Grey, Mineral Grey or a frozen/matt finish based on appearance alone.

BMW Brooklyn Grey C4P FAQs

What is the BMW paint code for Brooklyn Grey?

The BMW paint code for Brooklyn Grey Metallic is C4P.

Is Brooklyn Grey metallic?

Yes. BMW Brooklyn Grey C4P is a metallic finish.

Can I use a touch up pen on Brooklyn Grey?

Yes. A colour-matched C4P touch up pen is suitable for small stone chips and narrow scratches.

Should I use a bottle or aerosol?

Use a brush bottle for several chips or slightly wider local damage. An aerosol is normally more suitable when a larger prepared area needs even coverage.

Do I need clear lacquer over C4P?

Brooklyn Grey is normally part of a basecoat/clear-coat system. Follow the instructions for the specific automotive paint supplied.

Can I identify Brooklyn Grey from my registration?

Your registration can help identify the vehicle and its colour information. Where the exact paint cannot be confirmed from registration data alone, additional paint-code or VIN information may be required.

Is Brooklyn Grey the same as Skyscraper Grey?

No. They are different BMW colours with different paint codes and formulas.

Order the correct BMW Brooklyn Grey paint

If your BMW is confirmed as Brooklyn Grey C4P, choose the touch up format that matches the repair: a precision pen for individual chips, a brush bottle for wider local damage, or an aerosol for larger prepared sections.

Related BMW & car paint guides

• BMW Touch Up Paint Guide
• Find Your Car Paint Code by Registration
• Complete Car Touch Up Paint Guide
• How to Repair Stone Chips