Porsche Burgundy Pearl (M3S/W5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color was a signature choice for the second-generation Panamera between 2017 and 2019, moving away from the loud, racing reds of the 911 toward a more executive, wine-colored elegance. It gives the car a deep, Merlot-like richness that feels sophisticated and expensive. Since your Panamera has been on the road for a few years, the original finish might have some minor road rash, but the underlying pigment is dense enough that a careful repair will restore that deep, liquid-glass appearance that defines this era of Porsche design.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means the final look depends on the orientation of the tiny flakes inside the liquid. Your biggest challenge is a phenomenon called mottling, where the color looks blotchy or striped. This happens because the heavy metallic flakes sink and bunch up if the paint stays wet for too long. To get a factory match, you must apply the paint in light, even layers. If you apply it too heavily in one spot, the repair will appear darker than the rest of the car because the flakes won't be able to catch the light properly.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Porsche Burgundy Pearl (check for code M3S/W5), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to ensure the metallic particles are fully suspended. You can find your paint code on a white paper sticker located in the spare tire compartment or occasionally on the inside cover of your maintenance manual. Test the color on the included card first to get a feel for the flow of the nozzle or brush. When you move to the car, keep the container moving at all times to avoid pooling. Allow plenty of drying time between each light layer to build the color depth gradually.