BMW paint code 386
Farngruen Metallic.
- Code
386- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 1997–2002 across BMW
- Models
- 8
- Screen colour
#06201Eapproximate
BMW models with paint code 386
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 3 Series | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
| BMW 3er Compact | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
| BMW 3er Touring | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
| BMW M3 | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
| BMW M3 Coupe | 1997–2002 | Farngruen Metallic |
Where to find code 386 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 Farngruen Metallic
Ask for BMW 386 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
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.