BMW X4M Touch Up Paint (13 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

BMW clearly decided that if you're driving an X4M, you aren't trying to hide. With 13 recorded colors, they really went for it-offering everything from the deep, moody Ametrin Metallic to the loud and proud Isle of Man Green Metallic and the electrifying Marina Bay Blue. Whether you're sporting the sophisticated Dravite Grey or the classic Alpinweiss III, your driveway is currently hosting a masterclass in German color theory.

What to Watch For

Before you start dabbing, you need to find your "North Star"-the paint code. BMW likes to keep you on your toes; check the driver's side door jamb for a black sticker first. If it's not there, pop the hood and look near the passenger side strut tower. Regarding the paint itself, these Ms are magnets for rock chips on the hood and front bumper due to that aggressive "get out of my way" stance. Also, keep a close eye on the plastic bits like the rear spoiler and door handles; the paint there can occasionally get shy and start to peel if the sun has been particularly unkind.

Driveway Repair Tip

Because colors like Tansanite Blue Pearl and Toronto Red Metallic are packed with complex flakes and pearls, they tend to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Give your touch-up pen or brush an aggressive shake for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up those sparkles. When you apply it, think "less is more." Use the tip of the brush to place a tiny dot inside the chip and let it level out on its own. It might take two or three thin layers to get it flush with the rest of the hood, but this approach requires way more patience than luck, and the result will look much cleaner than one big, thick blob.