BMW 850i Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
BMW didn't need a massive palette for a car that looks like a wedge of pure 1990s adrenaline. With 4 core colors recorded-ranging from the fire-breathing Cinnabar red to the deep, ocean-like Laguna Green Pearl Metallic-they chose shades that highlight those iconic pillarless lines. Whether you're rocking the stealthy Diamond Black Metallic or the crisp Nogarosilver Metallic, these colors were designed to look fast even when the car is parked in your driveway.
What to Watch For
The 850i sits so low to the ground it's basically a high-speed vacuum for road gravel, so keep a close eye on the front nose and the leading edge of the hood for "star chips." Because these classics are hitting their third decade, the clear coat on the flat surfaces-like the roof and the trunk lid-can sometimes get a little "tired" and start to flake if they've spent too much time in the sun. To find your exact match, pop the hood and look at the driver's side strut tower (the round metal hump). There's usually a black sticker there that will give you your 3-digit paint code and the name in German.
Driveway Repair Tip
Since most of these 8-series shades (like the Laguna Green and Nogarosilver) rely on metallic and pearl effects, those tiny "sparkles" tend to settle at the bottom of the bottle like sand in a snowglobe. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full two minutes-seriously, set a timer-to wake up those flakes. When you go to fill a chip, avoid the "one big blob" method. Instead, use the tip of your brush to apply thin, light layers, allowing them to dry in between. It requires a little extra patience, but it's the secret to making that repair disappear into the rest of the finish.
