Porsche Red Brown Metallic (M3T/E6) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Cayenne belongs to a brief window of Porsche history where the palette moved away from the track and toward the terrace. This color is the ultimate sleeper choice for a luxury SUV. While most people went with silver or black, you have a shade that looks like molten mahogany in the direct sun and shifts to a deep, grounded espresso in the shade. Since your car has been on the road for over a decade, the finish has likely developed a character of its own. This isn't a loud, racing red; it is a mature, organic tone that makes the heavy lines of a Cayenne look lean and expensive.

Technical Details

This is a true metallic finish, which presents a specific challenge for your repair. The color relies on tiny flakes to create that signature bronze glow, but those flakes are heavy. If you apply the paint too thick, the flakes will sink or cluster together, creating dark, cloudy spots known as mottling. To get the best result, you need to focus on building the color with several thin layers. Thick applications will ruin the metallic orientation and make the touch-up look like a different shade entirely.

Best Practices

You can find your identification label on a white paper sticker located in the spare tire well or the rear luggage compartment under the carpet. Before you spray or dab Porsche Red Brown Metallic (check for code M3T/E6), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those settled metallic flakes back into the mix. Test the color on the included card to ensure the tint matches your aging clear coat. When you begin the repair in your garage or a patch of shade, keep the container moving at all times to avoid puddling. Give each thin coat ample drying time before you move on to the next. This patience ensures the flakes lay flat and the deep red undertones shine through correctly.