Porsche Classic Silver Metallic (X7W/P5) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you are driving a 2011-2014 Cayenne, you already know that Porsche chose this shade to emphasize the technical, athletic lines of their SUV. It is a crisp, industrial silver that avoids the yellowish warmth of older Porsche silvers, giving your vehicle a modern, machined appearance. This color is remarkably practical for a daily driver because it hides road dust and light grime better than almost any other option in the catalog. While it may not be as rare as a Paint to Sample special, it is the quintessential German look that keeps your Cayenne looking relevant a decade after it left the showroom.

Technical Details

This finish is a true metallic, meaning it is packed with tiny aluminum flakes that provide that signature sparkle. This creates a specific challenge for your repair. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will "mottle" or group together, creating dark, cloudy patches that look like shadows on the metal. This is especially noticeable on silver because the contrast between the bright metal and the dark clumps is high. Before you spray or dab Porsche Classic Silver Metallic (check for code X7W/P5), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This ensures the flakes are suspended evenly so they lay flat on the surface rather than piling up.

Best Practices

To confirm your match, look for the white vehicle identification sticker located in your trunk, usually hidden under the carpet near the spare tire well. Once you have the right color, work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying before it has a chance to level out. Test the color on the included card to get a feel for the flow of the nozzle or the load on the brush. When applying, keep the container moving at all times to avoid "heaping" the paint, which leads to those dark metallic spots. Give each layer enough drying time before adding another, as rushing the process will trap the flakes and ruin the depth of the silver.