I had a 1979 silver grey e12 with clear coat, so BMW has used it for a long time.
They didn't use it on all cars as my other three e12's didn't have it.
However, my bronzitbeige 88 e28 also has clearcoat.
Bob
1995 540iA - 1988 535i 5 Speed
1980 528i 5 Speed - 1980 528iA (Sold)
Whoops - Sept Ninety-THREE! *bow deeply*
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--Micah O'C
'17 M2 6MT, Mineral Grey
'04 330i ZHP
'88 M5 2791445
'92 M5T BL01001
formerly '90 535iM, '92 525iT