1996 Porsche Touch Up Paint (26 OEM Colors)

The 1996 Porsche Vibe

1996 was a year of high-stakes transitions in Zuffenhausen. It was the twilight of the air-cooled era with the legendary 911 (993) and the dawn of the mid-engine revolution with the first Boxsters hitting the pavement. While the mid-90s was full of experimental teals and "look at me" magentas, we've focused our database on the one color that never goes out of style: **Black**. On a 993 wide-body or a fresh-faced 986, there is nothing more menacing than that deep, mile-thick German gloss catching the light at sunset.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to **The Peeling Era**. By 1996, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat-and-clearcoat system, and while Porsche's application was better than most, twenty-plus years of UV exposure is a cruel mistress. The main threat here is **Delamination**. If your Porsche has spent its life under the California sun or has been neglected in a driveway, you're likely seeing "sunburn"-that chalky, white ghosting where the clear coat is finally surrendering its grip on the pigment. Once that clear starts to flake like a bad sunburn, the basecoat underneath is defenseless.

Restoration Tip

The curvy hips of the 911 are a magnet for road debris, and in this era, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish-it's an entry point for disaster. **Seal chips immediately.** If water or wax gets under the edge of a chip in 1996-era clear coat, it will eventually cause the clear to lift and "bridge," leading to massive sheets of peeling paint. Use a precision touch-up tool to seal the edges of any strike before the air and moisture can start the delamination process.