BMW paint code C46
Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic.
- Code
C46(also seen asWC46)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Code in use
- 2015–2022 across BMW
- Models
- 8
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code C46
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 5er Touring | 2015–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
| BMW 6 Series | 2015–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
| BMW 6er Cabrio | 2015–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
| BMW 6er Coupe | 2015–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 2015–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
| BMW B7 Alpina | 2016–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
| BMW M Series | 2015–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
| BMW M5 | 2015–2022 | Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic |
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
Where to find code C46 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 Almandinbraun/almandinbraun II Metallic
Ask for BMW C46 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WC46).
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.