2020 BMW Touch Up Paint (74 OEM Colors)

The 2020 BMW Vibe

2020 was the year BMW decided to flood the streets with options. Whether it was the sharp-edged 3 Series, the massive X7, or the sleek 8 Series, they weren't shy about the palette. With a massive 79 colors in our database for this year alone, it's clear the designers were working overtime. You had the "modern classics" like Portimao Blue Metallic and Dravite Grey Tricoat-colors that looked like three different shades depending on whether you were under a streetlight or a midday sun. It was an era of heavy metallic flake and sophisticated pearls like Ametrin Metallic that made these cars look like they were carved out of jewelry.

Paint Health Check

Here is the cold, hard truth: you are living in the Thin Paint Era. By 2020, the factory robots had become so efficient at their jobs that they were spraying coats thinner than a designer's ego. While the finish looks incredible from ten feet away, that thin application means your 2020 Bimmer is a magnet for rock chips. If you spend any time on the highway, the nose of your Toronto Red or Manhattan Metallic machine is likely starting to look like a pincushion. We've also seen some early signs of clear coat fatigue on certain 2020 batches-nothing like the peeling disasters of the 90s, but enough to know that the protection layer isn't exactly "over-engineered."

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up these modern thin-film finishes, do not blob the paint. Your instinct is to fill the chip in one shot, but with these complex 2020 metallics and pearls, that's a rookie move. If you put too much on at once, the metallic flakes will settle at the bottom of the "puddle," making your repair look dark and muddy. Instead, build your layers slowly with a fine-tipped applicator. Think of it like a surgeon, not a house painter. Two or three thin passes will keep those flakes suspended correctly and ensure your repair actually blends into that factory-robot finish.