Place of Origin:
Guangdong Province, China
Brand Name:
Gate
Certification:
MSDS, TDS
Model Number:
A82
Pre-mixed BMW A82 Vermilion Red Metallic automotive refinish color for X6 panel and collision repair. Learn how to verify the paint code, spray a test panel and control metallic appearance.
GATE BMW A82 / WA82 Vermilion Red Metallic automotive refinish paint is a vehicle-color-code-based, pre-mixed color developed for professional body shops, collision repair centers, automotive paint stores and vehicle refurbishment businesses.
The product simplifies the initial color-preparation stage by supplying the A82 color formula as a prepared mixture instead of requiring the customer to build it from a complete set of individual toners. It is intended for automotive refinishing work on vehicles confirmed to use the A82 / WA82 paint code, including relevant BMW X6 applications.
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| Vehicle brand reference | BMW |
| Vehicle model focus | BMW X6 and other vehicles verified to use A82 |
| Paint code | A82 / WA82 |
| Official English color name | Vermilion Red Metallic |
| German color reference | Vermilionrot Metallic |
| Color family | Red metallic-effect automotive refinish color |
| Standard package | 1 L per can |
| Stated MOQ | 12 cans * 5 cartons, subject to order confirmation |
The aftermarket spelling “Vermillion Red Metallic" also appears in customer searches, but BMW reference materials use “Vermilion Red Metallic."
BMW A82 is a metallic red automotive color. The perceived result depends on both the red color and the metallic effect. A generic red may look close from one angle but become visibly different under sunlight, shade or a side view.
Metallic orientation is especially important on the BMW X6 because large curved panels can reveal differences in brightness, particle distribution and face-to-flop appearance.
| Factor | Manual Toner Mixing | A82 Pre-Mixed Paint |
| Color Formula | Customer prepares from formula | Basic color already prepared |
| Multiple Toners | Required | Not required for initial color preparation |
| Color Database | Required | Lower dependence |
| Electronic Scale | Normally required | Lower dependence |
| Mixing Equipment | Required | Simplified |
| Color Technician Skill | Higher requirement | Lower preparation burden |
| Initial Preparation Time | Longer | Shorter |
| Small-Batch Repair | Less convenient | More convenient |
| Spray-Out Test | Required | Still recommended |
| Final Color Evaluation | Required | Required |
A pre-mixed A82 color reduces formula searching and individual toner weighing. It does not remove the need for professional color verification, spray technique control or blending on aged and previously repaired vehicles.
A paint code identifies the original color reference, but it cannot describe every condition of an existing vehicle. A visual difference may result from:
For this reason, the same A82 code does not guarantee an invisible repair on every vehicle. A spray-out card and on-vehicle comparison are required before full application.
Control the following variables consistently when applying A82 Vermilion Red Metallic:
| Factor | Why It Matters |
| Surface Preparation | Influences adhesion and final appearance |
| Paint Mixing | Helps maintain color and metallic uniformity |
| Spray Gun Setup | Influences atomization and metallic distribution |
| Spray Distance | Affects film build and appearance |
| Air Pressure | Influences atomization and metallic orientation |
| Spray Speed | Influences color density |
| Overlap | Helps maintain uniform coverage |
| Flash-Off | Supports consistent application |
| Final Effect Coat | Can influence metallic appearance |
| Lighting | Important for final color evaluation |
The exact mixing ratio, reducer, activation method, spray viscosity, flash-off time and coat count depend on the supplied product system. Follow the current GATE TDS rather than assuming one universal process.
The product is a color coat for professional refinishing, not a substitute for body repair, corrosion treatment, substrate preparation, primer or clear coat where those stages are required.
Vehicle and color-code confirmation → damage repair → substrate preparation → compatible primer/ground coat → A82 spray-out test → color evaluation → panel or blend application → compatible clear coat where required → final inspection
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product Name | B*W X6 A82 Vermillion Red Metallic Automotive Refinish Paint |
| Color Code | A82 / WA82 |
| Color Name | Vermillion Red Metallic / Vermillionrot Metallic |
| Color Type | Red Metallic Effect Paint |
| Vehicle Reference | B*W X6 and corresponding A82 color vehicles |
| Product Format | Pre-Mixed Automotive Refinish Paint |
| Package Size | 1L/can |
| Packing | 1L * 12 cans/carton |
| MOQ | 12 cans * 5 cartons |
| Application | Automotive Repair and Refinishing |
| Documentation | MSDS / TDS / ISO Certification / Sea Freight Transportation Identification |
| HS Code | 3208909090 |
Professional buyers may request the currently available TDS, SDS/MSDS, applicable ISO certification information, sea-freight transportation identification and batch-related documentation. Document scope and validity should be confirmed for each product, order and destination market.
For stronger technical credibility, product evaluation should record the batch number, spray-out substrate, primer or ground coat, reducer or activator when applicable, spray-gun setup, ambient conditions, coat sequence and clear-coat system.
No. A82 is a specific BMW color-code reference with its own red tone and metallic-effect behavior. A visually similar generic red is not a reliable substitute.
WA82 is commonly used as an alternate database notation for the A82 color reference. Always confirm the code on the vehicle and in the applicable color system.
No. BMW X6 vehicles were produced in multiple colors. Use this product only after confirming A82 / WA82 on the vehicle or repair specification.
Not necessarily. Aging, UV exposure, previous repair and application variables can change the visual result. Spray-out testing and blending may still be required.
Do not assume that pre-mixed means ready to spray. Prepare, reduce or activate the material only according to the current product TDS.
It can be used for suitable local repair work, but metallic colors often require a controlled blend into the adjacent area to avoid a visible edge or effect difference.
This is an aftermarket automotive refinish product identified by vehicle color code. BMW and X6 are trademarks of BMW AG and are used only to describe intended vehicle and color-code compatibility. This product is not represented as being manufactured, approved, sponsored or endorsed by BMW AG.
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