BMW paint code C31
Portimao Blau Metallic.
- Code
C31(also seen asWC31)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 2017–2024 across BMW
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code C31
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 2 Series | 2017–2024 | Portimao Blau Metallic |
| BMW 3 Series | 2017–2024 | Portimao Blau Metallic |
| BMW 4 Series | 2017–2024 | Portimao Blau Metallic |
| BMW M3 | 2017–2024 | Portimao Blau Metallic |
| BMW M4 | 2017–2024 | Portimao Blau Metallic |
Where to find code C31 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 Portimao Blau Metallic
Ask for BMW C31 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WC31).
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.