Porsche 928 Touch Up Paint (42 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Porsche really went for it with the 928, recording 42 distinct colors over its "Land Shark" lifespan. They didn't just stick to the boardroom basics; they gave us everything from the sophisticated Slate Gray Metallic and Forest Green Metallic to the bold-and slightly brave-Apricot Beige and Murano Green. Whether your car looks like it belongs in a spy movie or a tropical resort, there is a specific pigment for that.

What to Watch For

Before you start, you need to find your "Birth Certificate" (the paint code). Look for a white paper sticker on the driver's side door jamb. If decades of sun have turned that sticker into a blank white ghost, don't panic. Head to the rear hatch, lift the carpet, and look near the spare tire well for a second build sticker.

Keep an eye on the door handles and mirrors. Because the 928 uses a lot of aluminum in the doors and hood, the paint can sometimes get a little "excited" (bubbling or flaking) where different metals meet. If you see a small rock chip on that long, beautiful hood, catch it early before the air starts working its magic on the metal underneath.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many 928 shades are heavy on the metallics-like Diamond Blue Pearl or Ruby Red Metallic-you need to shake your touch-up bottle or pen for at least 60 seconds longer than you think is necessary. Those tiny metallic flakes like to nap at the bottom of the bottle.

When applying, think thin. Instead of one giant glob to fill a chip, use the tip of the brush to place a tiny dot, let it dry for 15 minutes, and then add another. This requires a bit of patience, but it keeps the paint from looking like a raised "pimple" on your fender. You're building a tiny mountain, one layer at a time.