BMW paint code B90
Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic.
- Code
B90(also seen asWB90)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2011–2018 across BMW
- Models
- 18
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code B90
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 1 Series | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 3 Series | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 4er Touring | 2014–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 5er GT | 2011–2016 ≈ | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 5er Grand Turismo | 2011–2016 ≈ | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 5er Touring | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 6 Series | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW 7er Limousine | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW Active Hybrid 5 | 2011–2018 ? | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW B7 Alpina | 2016–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW I8 | 2014–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW Lsc | 2011–2018 ? | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW M5 | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW M6 | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW X4 | 2014–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW X5 | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
| BMW X6 | 2011–2018 | Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
Where to find code B90 on your BMW
Paint sticker under the bonnet or on the B-pillar. Three characters: digits on older cars (300 Alpine White, 475 Black Sapphire), letters and digits on newer ones (A96 Mineral White, C3Z).
Touch-up paint for Sophistograu II Brillanteffekt Metallic
Ask for BMW B90 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WB90).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.