BMW replacement plastic no paint

[bradsnodgrass]

I received some damage to the right knee guard on my 2021 RT. I ordered a replacement panel from my dealer but I guess all Tupperware comes unpainted. OK so I understand now I will need to have a body shop paint this panel except even with the VIN number neither the dealer nor BMW customer service can determine what the paint code is for this part. I have found out the Manhattan Metallic paint code is N2B but this panel is a dark gray. Any ideas where I might be able to locate this paint code? Anyone have a contact at BMW NA that might be able to help with this?

 

[boxflyer]

I looked up N2B and found nothing...BUT N2V is called Manhattan Met and is in use on BMW vehicles for the year of your bike.

See if this helps.
https://colorndrive.com/en/touch-up-paint/bmw-all-manhattan-met-n2v,279693/details

 

[gsinnc]

It looks like you can order them in Dark Slate which is what is listed for a few different colors.

 

[k12lts]

I had a part painted on my RT last year and the body shop just scanned the panel to get a paint match. It was a perfect match.

 

[LFarling]

I had a part painted on my RT last year and the body shop just scanned the panel to get a paint match. It was a perfect match.

Yep, it is all computer now in most shops, which from personal experience has been a perfect match. They really have it down to a electronic science for color matching. However the guy holding the spray gun makes or breaks the job.

I know after the fact, but he should have been able to order that part in his bikes color. I forget who it was but a German Co. I used for my LT and RT was significantly cheaper even with shipping, so never be afraid to look over to other countries for parts.

 

[bradsnodgrass]

Thanks for the help!!

 

[bradsnodgrass]

Follow up

Well, finely I got some help from BMW Motorrad customer service in Germany. BMW customer service USA's advice was ask your dealer, "if they don't know try calling other dealers in other states". BMW Germany was able to tell my dealer in Indianapolis the correct "painted" part number to order.