Frequently Asked Questions

It all started in 1999 in Landshut: The first Individual model in the BMW range was the E46 3-Series, available as Compact, Touring, and Sedan. From these humble beginnings, the Landshut plant has developed over the years into a globally established competence centre for hand-painted parts.

Usually, all vehicle parts are painted by robots, which is impossible to do for all variants offered by the BMW Individual programme. All hang-on parts must be hand-painted, requiring high skill and experience.

Employees spend months training to paint all parts' geometries, which are only painted centrally in the two locations to ensure the desired perfection. Lastly, special packaging ensures that the high-quality finish is even maintained during transport!

At BMW Individual, we take great pride in delivering the highest quality custom colours to our clients; achieving this level of excellence requires more time and effort than our standard production process: First and foremost, all vehicle parts for custom configurations must be transported to either Landshut or Duncan, which adds an extra step to the production process.

Additionally, creating the perfect colour for custom BMWs is no small feat; BMW Individual has a vast array of paints to choose from, and some require up to three painting passes to achieve the depth of colour desired by you, our esteemed clients.

Finally, each BMW Individual colour is mixed to order at our central plant in Germany, so international colour deliveries may also affect delivery times, and it is worth it, as you will drive a truly bespoke vehicle!

BMW already offers its customers a very extensive range of individualisation options. BMW Individual paint finishes are currently not available for a small number of models. However, the range is constantly being expanded.