Realize that BMW does not make the paint, they buy it from a supplier who also supplies paints to car makers around the world. I would think when a color like Carbon Black is first introduced by BMW, they have some exclusivity agreement with the paint manufacturer for a certain time period that then expires allowing sales to other car makers. But I could be wrong about that!
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2021 X3 M40i
1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual
BMWCCA # 327475
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