Tesla Cataline White (PBCW) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the original Tesla aesthetic. It is a clean, clinical white that defined the brand long before pearls became the standard. Since it was used across every model from 2008 to 2019, your car likely has a few battle scars from the road. Because this color is so bright and flat, stone chips and scratches stand out against the smooth surface. It offers a modern, high-tech vibe that still looks fresh on the road today, provided you keep those edges sharp.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, meaning there are no metallic flakes or pearls to worry about. The benefit is that you will not deal with the dark streaks or "mottling" that often plague silver or gray cars. The risk is that solid white requires solid coverage to look right. If you apply the paint too thin, the darker primer underneath will make the repair look gray or muddy. Since you are working in your garage or the shade, keep an eye out for dust, as a flat white finish highlights every tiny speck that lands in the wet paint.

Best Practices

You can find your identification label on the bottom of the driver's side door jamb. Before you spray or dab Tesla Cataline White (check for code PBCW), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to mix the heavy white pigments. Test the color on the included card to make sure the shade matches the current state of your car. If you are using a spray, keep the container moving to prevent any heavy build-up or drips. Give the paint plenty of drying time between light layers until the chip is completely filled and level with the rest of the panel.