BMW Individual: “Special Paints” vs. completely custom

rak299 · 12-27-2020, 11:14 AM

In this BMW Individual Visualizer:

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1768769

there are what are described as "Special Paints". Are these the same price as colors that need to be defined? Like matching a particular red from a Ferrari? What would I expect to pay?

I assume there would be a delay in manufacturing. Do you know how long? Since the paints are now mixed by automatic machines, the process must be simpler than it was when some guy needed to mix the paint.

I do understand that Individual colors are not available in the US yet.

Thanks in advance

snareman · 12-27-2020, 11:40 AM

I think they are generally around $5000 extra. I'm planning on trying it, although not optimistic that super they'll approve it for an early build from what I'm hearing.

karussell · 12-27-2020, 02:45 PM

special order colors are available but they are hit or miss based on my experience. for instance Laguna Seca Blue is not available in NA at this time. its $5K retail for special order paint.

snareman · 12-27-2020, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by karussell

special order colors are available but they are hit or miss based on my experience. for instance Laguna Seca Blue is not available in NA at this time. its $5K retail for special order paint.

No laguna seca!? how do you know? That's the color I want!

karussell · 12-27-2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by snareman

No laguna seca!? how do you know? That's the color I want!

because i wanted it too! bummer i know. my sales manager has been going back and forth with bmw na on it for past 2 weeks.

snareman · 12-27-2020, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by karussell

because i wanted it too! bummer i know. my sales manager has been going back and forth with bmw na on it for past 2 weeks.

Ever since I saw this one at track days I've been in love with it. Is there any other info from BMW on it other than just no? Is it just a no for NA and if so why NA?

karussell · 12-27-2020, 03:47 PM

yep lsb does look great on modern bimmers. other than that the blues that are available are
Santorini, Pure Blue, Voodoo, and Gentian

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Originally Posted by snareman

Ever since I saw this one at track days I've been in love with it. Is there any other info from BMW on it other than just no?

snareman · 12-27-2020, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by karussell

yep lsb does look great on modern bimmers. other than that the blues that are available are
Santorini, Pure Blue, Voodoo, and Gentian

I guess some of those are close, but there isn't any way to know what they look like in person to pick for sure. You can see them on the individualizer, but BMW colors always seem to look different in person. I don't know which of those is the closest and how close it is. What did you decide to do? I had portimao planned as a backup choice

And, for all I know that M8 is one of those. I called the M Track people to see if they might have any idea but the woman could not have been more clueless as to trying to help with my question. I'm just assuming that M8 was LSB, but really I want whatever color it was.

M-Enthusiast · 12-27-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by snareman

I guess some of those are close, but there isn't any way to know what they look like in person to pick for sure. You can see them on the individualizer, but BMW colors always seem to look different in person. I don't know which of those is the closest and how close it is. What did you decide to do? I had portimao planned as a backup choice

And, for all I know that M8 is one of those. I called the M Track people to see if they might have any idea but the woman could not have been more clueless as to trying to help with my question. I'm just assuming that M8 was LSB, but really I want whatever color it was.

I think the color on the M8 is Voodoo-Blue not LSB...

The configurator also shows no LSB instead VB is available for M8 and G8x:

https://visualizer.bmw-individual.co...=en&dc=1-5#top

Here are some pictures from VB on a F82:

https://www.instagram.com/bmwfelixbottrop/

snareman · 12-27-2020, 08:28 PM

Here it is in the Voodoo from the visualizer.

Here also is a link to a known LSB M8
https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1744054

TargaM2 · 12-27-2020, 08:45 PM

That M8 looks fantastic, the M4 not so much. That black strip around the base really kills the M4 imo.

snareman · 12-27-2020, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Enthusiast

I think the color on the M8 is Voodoo-Blue not LSB...

The configurator also shows no LSB instead VB is available for M8 and G8x:

https://visualizer.bmw-individual.co...=en&dc=1-5#top

Here are some pictures from VB on a F82:

https://www.instagram.com/bmwfelixbottrop/

Those IG pics, as is typical of IG, are pretty processed. Hard to tell the true color. But thanks for the link.

snareman · 12-27-2020, 10:13 PM

Here's a voodoo 2021 M5. It looks like a non-metallic YMB

M-Enthusiast · 12-28-2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by snareman

Here's a voodoo 2021 M5. It looks like if like a non-metallic YMB

Thanks, that was by the way the video I had in mind when I was thinking the color is VB. I could not find it quickly but glad you found it...

snareman · 12-28-2020, 08:57 AM

Anyone know if bmw will send paint samples? I'm not sure if my dealer has VB on their wall of swatches.

M-Enthusiast · 12-29-2020, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by snareman

Anyone know if bmw will send paint samples? I'm not sure if my dealer has VB on their wall of swatches.

I would think your dealer will handle this and I am pretty sure he is capable of that at least he could reach out to BMW NA directly and ask them about... I mean in parallel you could reach out to BMW NA or BMW NA customer service may they could help you as well...

Good luck !!

GeniusAdam · 12-30-2020, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by snareman

Anyone know if bmw will send paint samples? I'm not sure if my dealer has VB on their wall of swatches.

Here is a Voodoo Blue colour sample
https://visualizer.bmw-individual.co...ints/pip7l.jpg

snareman · 12-30-2020, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GeniusAdam

Here is a Voodoo Blue colour sample
https://visualizer.bmw-individual.co...ints/pip7l.jpg

Thanks. Too bad they don't have one in LSB just for comparison.

GeniusAdam · 12-31-2020, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by snareman

Thanks. Too bad they don't have one in LSB just for comparison.

Here you go, worse resolution but should do. Can not find it in the visualizer anymore, looks like it was pulled from offer.

snareman · 12-31-2020, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GeniusAdam

Here you go, worse resolution but should do. Can not find it in the visualizer anymore, looks like it was pulled from offer.

Thanks. That looks like the color of the M8 in the pic. Wonder why it's not available anymore for $5,000. if I'm willing to give them the money you would think they would be willing to give me a color they already have worked out.

GeniusAdam · 12-31-2020, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by snareman

Thanks. That looks like the color of the M8 in the pic. Wonder why it's not available anymore for $5,000. if I'm willing to give them the money you would think they would be willing to give me a color they already have worked out.

I wish I knew why it is not showing anymore in the visualizer. But sometimes the availability of the colours does change there, don't know why though. You should always check with your SA if the colour is indeed available for production or not. For example I have also samples of Mandarin II and Topaz Gold, but you would not find them in the visualizer anymore...

snareman · 12-31-2020, 10:55 AM

Here's a side by side I made with the 2. I've heard from other forum users that LSB isn't available in the US.

I'm still going to try. Voodoo is a nice blue. It almost looks like a non-metallic slightly darker YSM. LSB seems to have more depth and character though.

[ voodoo blue vs laguna seca for anyone that comes across this by searching]

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rak299 Major 601 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	BMW Individual: “Special Paints” vs. completely custom In this BMW Individual Visualizer: https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1768769 there are what are described as "Special Paints". Are these the same price as colors that need to be defined? Like matching a particular red from a Ferrari? What would I expect to pay? I assume there would be a delay in manufacturing. Do you know how long? Since the paints are now mixed by automatic machines, the process must be simpler than it was when some guy needed to mix the paint. I do understand that Individual colors are not available in the US yet. Thanks in advance
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snareman Leave the gun. Take the Canoli. 9042 Rep 7,618 Posts Drives: ///M8 & X3 ///M40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Here's a voodoo 2021 M5. It looks like a non-metallic YMB __________________ Current: 2023 Santorini Blue ///M8 \|\|\| 2023 X3 M40 Retired: 2021 Enzian Blue ///M4 \|\|\| 2018 ///M4 \|\|\| 2017 ///M4 \|\|\| 2014 435i \|\|\| 2009 335i Coupe \|\|\| 2007 335i Coupe Last edited by snareman; 12-28-2020 at 08:55 AM..
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snareman Leave the gun. Take the Canoli. 9042 Rep 7,618 Posts Drives: ///M8 & X3 ///M40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Here's a side by side I made with the 2. I've heard from other forum users that LSB isn't available in the US. I'm still going to try. Voodoo is a nice blue. It almost looks like a non-metallic slightly darker YSM. LSB seems to have more depth and character though. [ voodoo blue vs laguna seca for anyone that comes across this by searching] Attached Images __________________ Current: 2023 Santorini Blue ///M8 \|\|\| 2023 X3 M40 Retired: 2021 Enzian Blue ///M4 \|\|\| 2018 ///M4 \|\|\| 2017 ///M4 \|\|\| 2014 435i \|\|\| 2009 335i Coupe \|\|\| 2007 335i Coupe Last edited by snareman; 12-31-2020 at 11:08 AM..
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