BMW 1600 Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW kept it simple and iconic for the 1600, giving us two legendary options: the deep, timeless Black and the delightfully retro, minty-fresh Florida. While some modern cars come in fifty shades of silver, the 1600 is all about classic contrast-either you're wearing a tuxedo or you're headed to a 1960s garden party.

What to Watch For

Your 1600 has likely seen a few decades of sun, and these vintage finishes have a personality of their own. Instead of the modern "peeling" you see on newer cars, this paint tends to "chalk" or fade, especially on the flat surfaces like the hood and trunk. Keep a close eye on the wheel arches and the edges of the chrome trim; paint likes to get shy and pull away there first. To find your specific color code, pop the hood and look for a small metal plate or sticker located on the inner fender or near the strut tower-it's usually hiding right in plain sight.

Driveway Repair Tip

When you're using your touch-up pen or brush, think of yourself as a surgeon, not a house painter. These older formulas are thinner than modern paints, so if you try to fill a chip with one big "blob," it'll just look like a grape on your hood. Instead, apply a very thin layer, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then go back for a second pass. If you're working with a unique shade like Florida, shake that bottle for an extra 60 seconds to make sure those vintage pigments are fully awake and ready to play. It requires patience, but your Bimmer will thank you.