Missing individual paint code sticker, am I blind?

Boogie2121 · 10-10-2023, 10:13 AM

I can’t find it anywhere. I have individual San Marino blue but no sticker for paint code.

Any suggestions?

retroviol3t · 10-10-2023, 10:43 AM

You're not wrong. Should be in that right side void in the cooling shroud up front.

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Originally Posted by Boogie2121

I can’t find it anywhere. I have individual San Marino blue but no sticker for paint code.

Any suggestions?

dazed2day · 10-10-2023, 10:48 AM

My 2024 Twilight Purple doesn't have one either. I was looking all over for it too.

calbears · 10-10-2023, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by retroviol3t

You're not wrong. Should be in that right side void in the cooling shroud up front.

they appear to be deleted off every individual car I've seen lately. Clearly weight savings

Vic55 · 10-10-2023, 11:04 AM

try the drivers side door jam where the vin is (black sticker) bottom right....

EG the 475 is code aka Black Sapphire Metallic

calbears · 10-10-2023, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

try the drivers side door jam where the vin is (black sticker) bottom right....

EG the 475 is code aka Black Sapphire Metallic

This is what is missing now

kjx · 10-10-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by calbears

they appear to be deleted off every individual car I've seen lately. Clearly weight savings

Probably savings on process overhead. If you hadn’t said this, I’d have guessed something was repaired at port and the part that had the sticker from the factory had to be replaced.

I supposed not very different from an accident damaged individual car needing the part with the sticker replaced. I doubt BMW issues a new sticker in that case.

calbears · 10-10-2023, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kjx

Probably savings on process overhead. If you hadn’t said this, I’d have guessed something was repaired at port and the part that had the sticker from the factory had to be replaced.

I supposed not very different from an accident damaged individual car needing the part with the sticker replaced. I doubt BMW issues a new sticker in that case.

Disappointing to not see that little individual sticker/plaque. Haven't seen one in ages no matter the car

Vic55 · 10-10-2023, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by calbears

This is what is missing now

I understand as Ive had 13 Ms (with a few indiv colors) and the paint code used to show there, I was just sharing another place to source the code if one wanted to get an official number. The OP asked for suggestions so I read that as asking for an alternative source.

or google LOL

s58 · 10-10-2023, 12:51 PM

I'm really surprised bmw would not place the sticker. Individual paint isn't cheap. Here's my 2023 San Marino Blue m3, the sticker is visible near the bottom of the photo.

Mike02z · 10-10-2023, 01:12 PM

What is the concern here? You know it’s an individual color. With the sticker under the hood no one but you (and people who service your car) will know so why is it important? Just because they stopped using it?

RockinPA · 10-10-2023, 02:03 PM

That’s disappointing to hear that they’ve stopped doing this.
It can’t cost much and is an awesome touch.
I love it on my ‘22 🇲🇽🔵🏎️

nunzo · 10-10-2023, 02:18 PM

Individual paint is a special, expensive option. The cost cutting is absurd at this level.

Just checked - mine doesnt have it. Mine also didn't come with the rear caliper logos.

Forzanerazzurri · 10-10-2023, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinPA

That’s disappointing to hear that they’ve stopped doing this.
It can’t cost much and is an awesome touch.
I love it on my ‘22 🇲🇽🔵🏎️

Ditto

BzsBimmer · 10-10-2023, 02:34 PM

Try reaching out to your SA and see if they can get one made. Someone was able to have them re-printed.

chicagofan00 · 10-10-2023, 04:12 PM

Wow, what a lame little cost cutting move by BMW! At the end of the day, just a sticker, but it’s the little tiny attention to detail items like this that make having an individual color just that much more special, IMHO. Does it stop me from wanting an individual color again, no not at all…but given the cost paid for the paint it would be nice to still get my sticker. 🤷🏻&zwj;♂️

wtwo3 · 10-10-2023, 04:28 PM

I stole it when I saw you at the last C&C... goo gone bitch

BOEING · 10-10-2023, 04:54 PM

Same for my Frozen White CS.Paint code sticker was missing after spending $4500.00 for an individual Paint.Sad BMW.

daza_gt · 10-10-2023, 07:20 PM

Same here, missing the under hood label. Instead got a poverty paint code just printed on side of the door.

BryanCO · 10-10-2023, 07:30 PM

Jeez, how many guys didn’t even notice the sticker wasn’t there before reading this thread and checking.

I do wonder why the change and agree that IF it was a cost thing, that would have been a poor decision by BMW.

Forzanerazzurri · 10-10-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by daza_gt

Same here, missing the under hood label. Instead got a poverty paint code just printed on side of the door.

To be fair it's not like this is a nice plaque or anything. It's also a cheap little sticker.

mx_m3 · 10-10-2023, 08:02 PM

Didn’t get it on my 23 m3 either, parts rep said bmw isnt putting them on anymore but asked them to make an exception to send mine but havnt heard anything

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s58 DROP TABLE EVs; 544 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2023 m3 6MT, 2015 Lexus GX460 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I'm really surprised bmw would not place the sticker. Individual paint isn't cheap. Here's my 2023 San Marino Blue m3, the sticker is visible near the bottom of the photo. Attached Images __________________ @g80mt on Instagram - 2023 BMW M3 6MT in Individual San Marino Blue / Tartufo Past BMWs: 2013 BMW 128i 6MT M-Sport Slicktop, 2016 BMW 340i 6MT M-Sport Join BMWCCA today and become eligible for members only events, discounts, and the new car rebate of up to $1000! Feel free to use me as a referral (with member #553730) which enters me for a performance school day (I should probably be better at driving, anyway).
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BOEING CAPTAIN 128 Rep 77 Posts Drives: X4MC,X3MC,M3CS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: PARKLAND,FL iTrader: (0)	Same for my Frozen White CS.Paint code sticker was missing after spending $4500.00 for an individual Paint.Sad BMW.
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daza_gt xdrive 51 Rep 61 Posts Drives: M3 Comp X-Drive Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	Same here, missing the under hood label. Instead got a poverty paint code just printed on side of the door.
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