Porsche Carbon Gray Metallic (M9Z/1A) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Panamera carries a shade that defined the executive sport sedan era. While many luxury cars settle for a flat, boardroom gray, this color has a deep, technical character that feels industrial and expensive. It was the centerpiece of the Platinum Edition for a reason. Because your car has likely spent the last decade on the road, you will notice that this shade is a champion at hiding light road dust and fingerprints. It gives the car a heavy, anchored look that solid grays just cannot replicate.

Technical Details

This is a complex metallic finish packed with fine flakes. The depth comes from how those particles catch the light, but that same complexity makes application a bit picky. If you stay in one spot too long, those flakes will bunch up and create dark, cloudy spots known as mottling. It is a forgiving color for hiding minor imperfections, but the metallic nature means you must be deliberate with your movement to keep the finish uniform across the repair area.

Best Practices

Before you begin work on your Porsche Carbon Gray Metallic (always verify the M9Z/1A code on the white sticker under your trunk carpet or in your maintenance book), you must shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those heavy metal flakes settle at the bottom and need to be fully suspended to match your car. Test the color on the included card first to ensure the shade is right. When you are ready, keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling. Work in a cool garage or the shade, and give each layer enough drying time so the finish sets flat and hard.