Hood Bonnet BMW F10 Aluminium Cover Panel Imperial Blue Metallic - A89

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The BMW F10 Bonnet Engine Cover Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 is an original body part from the Bonnet category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. The Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 paint shade ensures consistency with BMW's factory color palette, facilitating visual matching after body repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7207194-IBB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7207194
• Substitutable numbers: 41617207194, 7207194
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical Characteristics and Purpose

The presented bonnet is a factory original BMW body part, designed for installation in the F10 series model on the front of the vehicle. The engine cover's construction is adapted to the original mounting points, allowing for precise alignment with the fenders, grille, and bumper without the need for modifications.

The Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 shade belongs to BMW's metallic paint palette, characterized by its color depth and distinct metallic effect in daylight. This allows the bonnet to blend well with the vehicle's body lines, emphasizing the elegant character of the F10 series.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Bonnet

Using an original BMW engine cover in the factory color offers a range of practical benefits during accident repair or body renovation:

• maintaining the original front-end geometry of the vehicle and correct gaps between body panels,
• easier alignment of the bonnet with the latch and hinges due to OEM construction compatibility,
• reducing the scope of painting work when the vehicle's color matches the Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 shade,
• consistent visual appearance with other BMW F10 body parts.

For body and paint shops, as well as owners who care about preserving the original look of their car, such a bonnet is a functional and technically fitting solution.

Condition of the Part and Practical Application

The bonnet comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new components while maintaining a construction compliant with BMW's factory standards. This type of part is particularly useful for:

• repairs after collisions involving the front of the vehicle,
• body renovations when the existing engine cover is deformed or corroded,
• restoration projects where preserving the original body lines of the BMW F10 is a priority.

Proper preparation before installation (checking mountings, adjusting to hinges and latch, potential paintwork) allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct final result.

Color Matching Imperial Blue Metallic - A89

The Imperial Blue Metallic - A89 color is a distinctive, dark metallic blue shade used in the BMW range. When selecting a bonnet in this color, it is worth considering:

• comparing the shade with other body parts in daylight,
• potential paint correction to equalize differences resulting from wear and aging of the paint coating,
• using appropriate paint systems compatible with metallic paints.

This approach helps maintain a consistent appearance of the entire front of the vehicle, which is important both aesthetically and for potential resale value.

If you are undertaking a comprehensive repair of your car's front end and also need other body parts from this group, such as additional covers or replacements for various models of this brand, check the available parts in the BMW Bonnets category.

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