Porsche Dark Sea Blue (A5G/D3) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is one of the more elusive shades in the Porsche catalog. It was a vintage choice from the eighties that made a comeback as a special color for the 911 and Boxster, while also appearing as a rare option for early Cayenne owners. At midnight, your car looks like a deep black, but the sun reveals an ink-like navy that feels heavier and more substantial than the common metallic blues of the era. It gives the car a grounded, serious presence that matches the performance of the mid-2000s models.

Technical Details

Because this is a solid finish with no metallic flake, it carries a heavy load of pigment. The lack of flake means you do not have to worry about the color shifting as you move around the car, but it also means the paint is less forgiving. Solids like this show every swirl mark and tiny imperfection in your surface prep. Your Porsche has been on the road for nearly twenty years, and the original finish has probably changed under the sun, so you need to be precise with your application to ensure a match.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Porsche Dark Sea Blue (check for code A5G/D3), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You will usually find the paint code on a white paper sticker located under the front hood on your 911 or Boxster, or tucked into the spare tire well on a Cayenne. Test the color on the included card to see how the depth matches your specific car. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to prevent the paint from pooling in one spot. Give the area plenty of drying time in a cool garage or the shade before you consider adding a clear layer or polishing the surface.