BMW Z4 E85 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Toledoblau Toledo Blue Metallic - 482

Visual condition of the part

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

BMW Z4 E85 Hood Bonnet Cover Panel Toledoblau Toledo Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory Toledo Blue Metallic paint, it ensures a consistent look with the body line while enabling a technically correct repair after a collision or during restoration. This is a solution for users who expect precise fitment and compliance with BMW factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7180228-TDB
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7180228
• Substitutable numbers: 41617180228, 7180228
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Toledoblau Metallic - 482
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment for BMW Z4 E85

The presented hood is designed specifically for the BMW Z4 E85 model as a body component mounted at the front of the vehicle. The construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates correct alignment of gaps and the contact line with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille. As a result, it is possible to maintain the original geometry of the front end and proper airflow to the engine compartment after installation.

Toledoblau Metallic color – paint characteristics

The hood is finished in Toledoblau Metallic – 482, a distinctive metallic blue shade used by BMW at the factory. This type of paint is characterized by its color depth and a clear metallic effect in both daylight and artificial light. For Z4 E85 owners with this color, it means the possibility of reducing the scope of paint work – in many cases, correction and polishing are sufficient instead of a full repaint of the component.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood belongs to the Hoods category and is a used component, which in practice means real cost savings while maintaining the original BMW construction. A used body component is a good solution for accident repairs when the priority is compliance with factory technology rather than installing aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment. This type of component allows for maintaining the proper rigidity of the front body section and the correct operation of the hood lock and hinges.

Use in body and paint repairs

The front hood in Toledoblau Metallic is suitable both for standard replacement after damage and for comprehensive body restoration of the BMW Z4 E85. In body and paint workshops, the ability to work on an original panel is appreciated, which facilitates:

• setting the correct front line of the vehicle,
• proper fitment with headlights and bumper,
• reducing the scope of body filler application and edge adjustment.

For the user, this means a more predictable final result and an aesthetic appearance of the car's front after the repair is completed.

Complementary BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional hoods, covers, or front panels, check the available parts in the BMW Hoods category.

For owners of BMW vehicles and other cars from the group who want to better understand the importance of original body components and structural differences between model generations, an article comparing classic and modern solutions may be helpful – you can find it here: Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.