Porsche Lime Gold Metallic (5P1/R2) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a Porsche paradox. It debuted as the face of the 981 Boxster and the 991-generation 911 Carrera S, designed to turn heads without the aggressive scream of a standard red or yellow. It sits in a space between vintage champagne and modern citrus, creating a liquid-metal appearance that highlights every deep scoop and body line on your Cayman or Boxster. Since these cars have been on the road for a decade now, you will notice how the shade shifts from a cool lime green in the morning to a warm, sophisticated gold under the afternoon sun.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which makes it a high-reward but technical project. The depth of the color comes from fine metallic flakes that must lay flat to reflect light correctly. Your main challenge is mottling, which occurs when those flakes clump together and create dark, bruise-like spots in the finish. If the paint goes on too heavy, the flakes sink and ruin the color shift. It is a sensitive shade that requires a steady hand to maintain the balance between the gold and green hues.

Best Practices

Porsches usually hide their identity in the front luggage compartment, so look for a white paper sticker under the frunk lid or in your maintenance manual to find your information. Before you apply Porsche Lime Gold Metallic (always verify you have code 5P1/R2), shake the container for at least two minutes. Those heavy metallic particles settle at the bottom and need to be fully suspended for a match. Test the color on the included card to check the flake density before touching your car. Work in your garage or the shade to keep the surface cool, and keep the container moving to ensure an even flow. Patience is your friend here, so give the paint enough drying time between layers to let the metallic structure set properly.