1988 Porsche Touch Up Paint (30 OEM Colors)

The 1988 Porsche Vibe

1988 was the high-water mark for the air-cooled legend. Whether it was a 911 Carrera 3.2 screaming through the gears or a 944 Turbo S prowling the suburbs, Porsche was the ultimate flex of the late-eighties yuppie era. While the factory offered plenty of shades, our database focuses on the survivor that defined the decade: Black. In '88, a Black Porsche wasn't just a car; it was a stealth fighter for the road. It was deep, it was imposing, and when it was clean, it looked like a pool of dark oil. It's the color that never goes out of style, even if the brick phones did.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1988, Porsche was deep into high-solids finishes and early clear coat technology. While German engineering meant the bodies were galvanized against rust, the paint itself had a different predator: the sun. On these mid-to-late 80s models, we see a lot of "Delamination." That's painter-speak for the clear coat deciding it doesn't want to be married to the base color anymore. If your Porsche has spent too many afternoons in the driveway, you might see that hazy, white "sunburn" starting on the roof or the whale tail. Once that clear starts to lift, it's a one-way trip to a full respray.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1988 paint? Seal your stone chips yesterday. Because this era uses a separate clear layer, a single rock chip isn't just a cosmetic flaw-it's an entry point for air and moisture. Once the seal is broken, the clear coat around the chip starts to lose its grip and will begin to flake off in silver-dollar-sized chunks. When you catch a chip, don't wait. Clean the area, dab your color, and make sure it's sealed tight to lock the clear coat down to the body. Keep it sealed, and you'll keep that 80s gloss alive for another thirty years.