Porsche Quartz Clay Metallic (M7Q/3M) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is an earth tone that understands the assignment for a luxury SUV. Since your Cayenne has likely spent the last few years braving everything from highway slush to dusty trailheads, you already know how well this color hides road grime. It sits in that sophisticated space between a stone grey and a warm beige, giving the car a rugged, outdoorsy look without losing its executive polish. It is a quiet color that looks its best when the sun hits the metallic flake, adding a layer of depth that standard solid greys simply cannot match.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means it relies on thousands of tiny flakes to create that signature glow. The challenge with metallics is that those flakes love to settle at the bottom of the container or clump together if the paint is not mixed thoroughly. If the flakes are not distributed evenly, you run the risk of mottling-those dark, cloudy patches that make a repair look obvious. Because the pigment is a mid-tone grey-beige, any inconsistency in the flake density will show up quickly against the original factory finish.

Best Practices

You can usually find your confirmation sticker on the first page of your maintenance manual or printed on a white paper label tucked into the spare tire well under the trunk floor. Before you spray or dab Porsche Quartz Clay Metallic (check for code M7Q/3M), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds. This is the only way to get the heavy metallic particles off the bottom and into the mix. Always test the color on the included card to verify the shade and flake density before you move to the vehicle. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down flat. Let the paint settle in a cool garage or the shade, and give it plenty of drying time before you finish the repair with a clear coat.