BMW 1 E81 E82 E88 Door Front Right O/S Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver - A72

BMW 1 E81 E82 E88 Door Front Right O/S Kaschmirsilber Cashmere Silver - A72 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of 1 Series E81 and E88 models. The Kaschmirsilber A72 metallic paint ensures visual consistency with the factory BMW color palette, which facilitates matching the component during accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7207446-KAS
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7207446
• Substitutable numbers: 41007207446, 7207446, 41517193218, 7193218
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic - A72
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for BMW

The presented front right door has been designed specifically for BMW 1 Series E81 and E88 bodies, taking into account the factory geometry of the pillars, sills, and character lines. Its placement on the vehicle in the front passenger-side zone guarantees proper fitment with the fender, hood, and sill, which is crucial for maintaining correct assembly gaps and the structural rigidity of the body.

The original door construction ensures compatibility with factory hinges, locks, seals, and fittings, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previous component. As a result, the replacement process can proceed efficiently, without the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Kaschmirsilber A72 color and painting benefits

The door is finished in Kaschmirsilber (Cashmere Silver) Metallic – A72, used as a factory standard in many BMW 1 Series vehicles. The metallic paint coating allows, in many cases, for the scope of painting work to be limited to local blending, which can reduce repair costs and shorten service turnaround time.

For body and paint shops, this means the ability to precisely match the shade to the existing coating on the vehicle while maintaining the appropriate depth and metallic effect. In the case of a full paint job, the panel serves as a stable base for subsequent layers, in accordance with the manufacturer's technology.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which allows for the preservation of the original sheet metal structure and factory mounting points. This type of component is particularly valued in accident repairs, where it is important to maintain the original body geometry and the proper operation of locks and hinges.

A used body panel is a cost-effective solution that is also technically matched to a specific generation of BMW. This allows for the effective replacement of a damaged component without interfering with the vehicle's load-bearing structure, while maintaining high-quality fitment and aesthetics.

Application in bodywork and restoration repairs

The front right door in Kaschmirsilber A72 is suitable for both standard accident repairs and comprehensive restoration of a BMW 1 Series body. The component can be used as:

• a replacement for a door damaged in a side collision,
• a base for the reconstruction of the sill zone and the A-pillar,
• a panel prepared for full painting when changing the vehicle's color.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory door construction, it is possible to correctly adjust the windows, seals, and lock, which translates into acoustic comfort and cabin tightness.

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If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as skins, panels, or additional reinforcements, check out the available parts in the BMW Doors and door panels category.

Additional technical support

For major body repairs, it is often necessary to simultaneously verify the condition of the suspension, especially after side or oblique impacts. To better plan the scope of work and optimize costs, it is worth using practical tips regarding diagnostics and the selection of used components. The following article may be helpful: Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory driving precision without spending a fortune at the service center, which discusses how to effectively use dismantled parts while maintaining appropriate driving comfort.