Roof Antenna BMW F20 F21 F46 Empty Housing Aerial Flamenco Red C06 2218150

Roof Antenna BMW F20 F21 F46 Empty Housing Aerial Flamenco Red C06 is an original component from the Car Antennas group, designed for mounting on the vehicle roof. The empty antenna housing allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct finish for the factory antenna location without interfering with the roof structure. This is a practical solution when replacing a damaged housing or during body and paint repair work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2218150-FLR
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2218150
• Substitutable numbers: 65202218150, 2218150, 9227776
• Color: Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect - C06
• Category: Antennas

Purpose and function of the roof antenna housing

The presented housing is an empty roof antenna body used in selected BMW F-series models. Its purpose is to cover the actual antenna module and tightly seal the mounting hole in the roof. This ensures the continuity of the roof skin and protects the electronic antenna components from water, dirt, and mechanical damage.

The housing allows for maintaining the original body lines and stylistic consistency with other bodywork elements. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, replacing corroded roof sections, or restoring the vehicle's factory equipment.

Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect C06 color and visual matching

The element is finished in Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect C06, a color characteristic of the BMW paint palette. As a result, the housing blends harmoniously with the bodywork in this shade, minimizing the need for additional painting during roof-related repairs.

Choosing the original color is both aesthetically and practically significant – it facilitates quick replacement of a damaged housing while maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance after body and paint repairs. This is a beneficial solution for workshops specializing in the BMW brand and for users who care about the visual consistency of their car.

Characteristics of the used part

The antenna housing comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part. Such components are popular choices for body repairs because they ensure factory fit and geometry while optimizing service costs. A used body part can be a good choice for roof reconstruction after hail damage, collisions, or other mechanical damage.

In the case of exterior parts such as the antenna housing, it is essential to maintain the correct shape, mounting points, and compatibility with the factory mounting hole. The original component from dismantling meets these requirements, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional modifications.

Application in body repairs and upgrades

This type of roof antenna housing is used in several typical service scenarios:

• replacing a damaged or cracked housing after a collision or vandalism,
• replacing a missing element after a previous antenna removal,
• body and paint work in the roof area, requiring reinstallation of the housing after painting,
• restoring the original vehicle appearance after non-factory modifications.

By using the original housing, it is possible to maintain proper sealing of the roof hole and correct routing of antenna cables inside the vehicle. This is important both from the point of view of durability and protecting the interior from moisture.

Support in part selection and additional materials

When selecting body parts from dismantling, it is worth paying attention to color compatibility, body generation, and roof type. If you want to better understand how to effectively use used body parts and how they can look after professional installation, check out the article: Replacing body parts with used ones – can body parts from dismantling look like new?.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the roof area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional antenna housings, antenna bases, or compatible antenna modules, check the available parts in the BMW Car Antennas category.