Tesla Fusion Red (C94) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Owning a car in this shade makes you part of a very small club. This color was a brief flash in the pan during 2014, appearing primarily on early Model S vehicles before Tesla pivoted to their more common multi-coat reds. It carries a deeper, more grounded character than the bright reds you see at the Supercharger today. Because your car has likely been on the road for a decade, the finish has matured, and this specific metallic tone does a fantastic job of hiding the fine road rash that develops over thousands of miles.

Technical Details

This is a traditional metallic finish, which is actually a blessing for your repair. Unlike the complex tri-coats that require three different bottles and a lot of luck to match, this color relies on a precise suspension of metallic flakes within the pigment. The main risk here is mottling-where the flakes cluster together and create dark, blotchy spots. To keep the finish even and prevent the repair from looking like a different shade, you must focus on your technique. Keep the container moving at a steady pace to ensure those tiny flakes lay down flat and catch the light the same way the factory paint does.

Best Practices

You will find your color ID on the manufacturing sticker located on the driver's side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Tesla Fusion Red (check for code C94), you need to shake it for 60 seconds to fully wake up those settled metallic particles. Never skip the preparation; test the color on the included card first to see how the flakes settle. When you are ready to apply it to the car, work in the shade and use thin, light layers. This allows the metallic particles to stay suspended properly. If you pile it on too thick in one go, the flakes will sink, and your repair will look darker than the rest of the panel. Give it plenty of drying time between coats for the best results.