1970 BMW Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The 1970 BMW Vibe

In 1970, BMW was busy teaching the world that a "sport sedan" wasn't an oxymoron. This was the era of the legendary 2002 and the elegant 2800 and 3.0 CS coupes-cars that looked as sharp as a shark's fin and handled even better. While later icons like the 320, 530, and 630 were still on the drawing board, the color palette was already in full swing. We've locked down 14 of the era's most defining shades in our database. We aren't just talking about basic transport; we're talking about the deep, earthy Agave Green, the vibrant Colorado Yellow, and the sophisticated Malaga Red. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that the German "New Class" had arrived to take over the fast lane.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Single Stage Era. Back in '70, the factory didn't bother with that fancy plastic-wrap clear coat we see today. What you've got is thick, honest pigment mixed right into the resin. The good news? It has a depth and "glow" that modern robots can't replicate. The bad news? It's a living thing that breathes-and it's currently suffocating. If your Atlantic Blue or Sahara beige looks chalky, dull, or feels like a chalkboard when you run your hand across it, that's "Oxidation." The sun is literally cooking the oils out of your paint. On these vintage Bimmers, the paint doesn't peel; it just gets tired and fades away into a matte ghost of its former self.

Restoration Tip

Because this is 1970s single-stage technology, you have a secret weapon: the revive. Modern clear coats are thin as a whisper, but this old-school enamel has some meat on its bones. Before you go reaching for the sandpaper, try a heavy polish. You'll likely see the rag turn the color of the car-don't panic, that's just the dead, oxidized layer coming off to reveal the fresh Riviera Blue or Tundra Green underneath. Once you find that hidden shine, your new mantra is "Wax or Die." Without a high-quality sealant or carnauba wax to act as a sacrificial barrier, the sun will go right back to work on that fresh pigment. Seal it early, seal it often, and never let it go thirsty.